The search for 17-year-old London Thomas continues as her mother and stepfather shared updates on the investigation surrounding her disappearance.
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‘All will be forgiven’: Tearful mother of missing 17-year-old from Inkster sends heartfelt message
The search for 17-year-old London Thomas continues as her mother and stepfather shared updates on the investigation surrounding her disappearance.
Thomas disappeared almost two weeks ago. She was last seen on Saturday (April 5), when, according to her family, she was dropped off at her 23-year-old boyfriend’s house in
Inkster, which was raided on April 17.
“The updates officially have been just that they are going inside the home during the raid to collect more evidence,” said Thomas’ mother, Jasma Bennett. “Coming from some electronic evidence that they have received, I’m not for certain if it was text messages or calls, but that’s the last update really for today.”
When asked what message she wanted to convey to the community regarding her missing daughter, Bennett urged, “Stick together in truth and do not be led astray. You know, because that’s what can happen. There will be people that will try to take advantage of you. Just keep going. Keep going, keep going. And be as strong as you can surround those that only make you strong.”
Thomas’s stepfather, Darnell Johnson, also spoke out Thursday night, saying, “If you see her, please call 911. Please do not try to be a hero. Do not try to take the law into your own hands. Please call 911, even if you have to slow back and follow until the police catch up. Do not take the law into your own hands.”
Bennett expressed her deep concern for her daughter, saying, “I want my baby home safe, alive, and well. You can’t do this alone. I’m just so grateful. I’m just so grateful.”
She said she was grateful for the community that came out during the search in the area where her 17-year-old daughter’s phone last pinged.
“I’m grateful for the community that came out, friends, family, people on Facebook, friends of friends, friends of family. People I’ve never even known. I don’t even have a social media presence, so it just took me by surprise when everybody came together. It was heartwarming, and it was a blessing.”
When asked about the circumstances of Thomas’s disappearance, both Johnson and Bennett confirmed that she was dropped off at her boyfriend’s house prior to going missing.
They also mentioned having her older daughter’s cell phone information, verifying that Thomas was taken to that address.
Bennett shared details about the ongoing investigation.
“In regards to information, I know that today, they (boyfriend’s home) were raided by the FBI and ATF, and Inkster police, possibly Detroit police.
I would just say, just be strong, try to be as patient as possible, and pray because we can’t know everything. We want to do as much as we can, but we can’t.
It’s like we either go in a route that they’ll be looking for us next, or we stay strong and continue to wait and do things the right way.
And I think that’s what’s gotten us this far: we’re working together, knowing what we all can do and can contribute to bring her home. No matter what.”
Thomas’ mother, Jasma Bennett
Bennett sent out a personal message to Thomas as she held back tears.
“London, I don’t care what it is; you will be home with me. All will be forgiven. It can all be healed. I just want her home as soon as possible,” Bennett said.
The Detroit Police Department, with assistance from our federal partners, is conducting a second search at a residence in Inkster related to the missing person case of London Thomas.
Throughout this investigation, DPD has searched numerous locations as part of our continued efforts. At this time, we are unable to provide further details as the investigation is ongoing.
Detroit Police Department
I can confirm that the FBI was present in Inkster, Michigan conducting law enforcement activities; however, this does not indicate we have opened an investigation."
FBI
