- Irvin Renova-Sandoval, 27, was sentenced to 300 days in jail, four years on probation for aggravated robbery.
- Charges say he used prop money to buy an iPhone, then threatened the seller with a gun when they noticed the fraud.
- Renova-Sandoval has a history of deportations, and will likely face deportation again.
SALT LAKE CITY — A man was sentenced to jail and probation, and will likely be deported, after admitting to using force to try to take a phone during what began as a parking lot exchange arranged online.
Irvin Renova-Sandoval, 27, was accused of using prop money to try to purchase an iPhone 16 Pro, and then threatening the seller with a gun when the seller discovered the fraud on Sept. 1, 2025.
Deputy Salt Lake County attorney Ahron Huebner asked the judge during a sentencing hearing on Tuesday to order Renova-Sandoval to serve the full amount of jail recommended by Adult Probation and Parole, 300 days, noting his history of three prior deportations…