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A man was arrested in West Jordan for allegedly trying to use movie prop money to buy a phone.
Irvin Renova-Sandoval, 27, stole the phone at gunpoint after the seller discovered the fraud, police say.
Police arrested him after a brief chase.
WEST JORDAN — A West Jordan man was arrested Monday and accused of using movie prop money to try and purchase a phone, and then taking the phone at gunpoint when the seller quickly discovered the fraud.
Irvin Renova-Sandoval, 27, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of aggravated robbery, forgery and failing to stop for police.
A man selling an iPhone 16 Pro online arranged to meet Renova-Sandoval at a grocery store parking lot on Sunday at 5710 W. 7800 South. Renova-Sandoval agreed to pay $850 for the phone,