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3 federally charged in Utah Credit Union robbery using hoax bomb

SLC Scoop StaffUPDATED

Three people are facing federal charges in connection with a Utah credit union robbery where prosecutors allege a fake explosive device was used.

According to federal prosecutors, Thomas Bustos allegedly made the hoax device using fireworks and duct tape before Fidel Ybarra displayed it to a teller during the robbery. The teller handed over $1,234.

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