“Shocking Twist: Elderly Woman Arrested for Bank Robbery in Ohio”
A manhunt for the individual who robbed an Ohio bank at gunpoint early this week ended with the arrest of a surprising suspect.
Ann Mayers Arrested for Bank Robbery in Ohio
Ann Mayers Arrest: Confession and Charges
Bodycam footage taken at the time of her arrest shows that it only took Mayers a few seconds to allegedly confess, as she immediately tells the arresting officers: “I did whatever you’re here for.”
Mayers Confession at Arrest: Details of Robbery
Police have now charged Mayers with one count of aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and one count of tampering with evidence, according to a copy of the arrest warrant obtained by Inside Edition Digital.
Charges Against Mayers: Aggravated Robbery and Tampering with Evidence
Mayers’ Motive and Police Investigation
Sgt. Brandon McCroskey of the FTPD said after the arrest that Mayers had recently been scammed by an individual claiming to need money for U.S. Customs. She also allegedly told family members about possibly robbing a bank in the week before the incident, McCroskey said.
Mayers’ Motive Revealed: Scam Victim Turned Robber
Mayers’ Preplanning and Legal Proceedings
McCrockey also said that Mayers replaced the license plate of her car and removed a bumper sticker that would have made her vehicle easier to identify before committing the robbery, saying that it showed premeditation on her part.
Legal Proceedings and Indigent Status Application