An elderly woman from Ohio, Ann Mayers of Hamilton, was arrested for robbing a bank despite having no criminal history. On April 19th, she walked into an AurGroup Credit Union office in Fairfield Township and showed her gun before demanding money. She left with only $500 stolen and the police quickly tracked her down at her home just a few kilometers away.
Mayers confessed immediately when arrested, admitting to the robbery. However, it appears that Mayers may have been a victim herself, as her family revealed that she had sent money to an unidentified person before the crime occurred. Despite this potential vulnerability, Mayers chose to solve her problem by committing a robbery. Her family members were aware of her plan but did not take it seriously.
Mayers is currently being held in Butler County Jail in Ohio and is seeking a pro bono lawyer due to financial constraints. It remains unclear how Mayers fell victim to the online scammer or if any evidence of fraud has been found yet.