WESTLAND, Mich. – 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.
According to witnesses, he identified himself under a fake name and inquired about lab-created diamonds while making small talk with employees. John Talerico faces two federal charges—Hobbs Act robbery and possession of a firearm during a crime of violence.
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