Florida Woman Makes Unusual Threat in Credit Union Branch Robbery

Maria Montesino allegedly said a man, who was outside, would trigger a bomb if the teller did not hand over cash.

By Peter Strozniak | September 23, 2024 at 03:00 PM

Maria Montesino allegedly robbed a Tampa, Fla., credit union branch with an unusual bomb threat.

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