6 Oct 2026, Tue
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Gunpoint carjackings are an unfortunate and dangerous reality, but a woman in Utah took a Ford Raptor from her victims using only a BB gun that looked convincing enough to pass for the real thing. She now faces a lengthy list of charges, including several felonies.

Using a realistic-looking BB gun to commit the crime did nothing to lessen its severity in the eyes of the law. The case demonstrates that brandishing even a fake weapon to steal a vehicle carries serious, life-altering legal consequences.

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