Morning 4: Westland man arrested after trying to pawn necklace he stole from jewelry store the same day - and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of April 28, 2025

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Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


Westland man arrested after allegedly trying to pawn necklace he stole from jewelry store the same day

A man is facing federal charges after allegedly stealing from a jewelry store in Westland and trying to pawn a necklace he stole the same day.

Police responded to a jewelry store on Warren Road in Westland on April 15, 2025, at around 2:30 p.m. for a report of an armed robbery.

Victims described the suspect as a man in his 50s or 60s wearing a blue shirt, black coat, red hat, glasses and carrying a purple Xfinity bag.

Court documents said the suspect is seen on surveillance footage entering the store multiple times throughout the day.

Read more here.


London Thomas case: 2 in custody in connection to missing Detroit teen’s death

Friends and family are trying their best to cope with the loss of London Thomas after her body was found over the weekend.

The 17-year-old was last seen on April 5 when she was dropped off at her boyfriend’s house on Carlysle Street in Inkster. She was found dead on Saturday, April 26, in Southfield after weeks of searching.

Read more here.


Popular Ann Arbor restaurant’s last day is this week -- here’s why it’s closing

A popular restaurant in Ann Arbor is closing its doors this week.

Red Hawk Bar & Grill posted on social media saying that “after much consideration, we have come to the difficult decision to close our doors after 33 years of business.”

Read more here.


Promises made, promises kept? Trump’s agenda remains a work in progress after 100 days

The weeks since President Donald Trump returned to office have been a whirlwind of activity to show Americans that his administration is relentlessly pursuing his promises.

With a compliant Republican-controlled Congress, Trump has had a free hand to begin overhauling the federal government and upending foreign policy.

Read more here.


Weather: Sunshine and warm to start the week before strong to severe thunderstorms move into Metro Detroit

After a beautiful end to the weekend with sunshine and seasonable temperatures, we will continue with the dry weather looking ahead into the start of the week.

The sunshine will continue looking ahead into the start of the week on Monday, and with a southerly flow kicking in, temperatures will continue to get even warmer. High temperatures heading for the lower 70s by Monday afternoon.