Warwickshire Police said it is investigating a report of the theft.
Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson’s handbag was stolen while she attended a conference of senior police officers, the PA news agency understands.
Dame Diana gave a speech at the annual Police Superintendents’ Conference on Tuesday setting out how the Government was putting in motion plans to boost neighbourhood policing.
Warwickshire Police said it is investigating a report of the theft of a purse at a hotel on the B4115 in Kenilworth.
A statement read: “The theft occurred some time between 11.00-13.15 on Tuesday. Inquiries are ongoing.
“A 56-year-old man, from Coventry, has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and has since been released on bail while inquiries continue.”
