The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for a bank robbery in Tampa.
On October 9, 2025, Aaron Spencer, 33, entered the Truist Bank on Memorial Highway at 1:10 p.m. and demanded money from the teller, implying he had a pistol. Spencer left with the money on foot and discarded his clothing in a nearby parking lot.
Later that day at 4:38 p.m., a woman called HCSO's 911 Communication Center saying her son just robbed a bank and she was on her way to the District III office with Spencer to turn him in.
At 5:45 p.m., Aaron Spencer was arrested and turned over the stolen money to detectives.
He's been charged with Robbery with a Firearm while Wearing a Mask ($750 or more but less than $20,000). Spencer was currently out on bond for a bank robbery that occurred in April 2025, related to a TPD investigation.
“When someone's own mother feels compelled to turn them in, it speaks volumes about accountability and the trust our community places in doing the right thing,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Her courage helped end a dangerous situation and reinforces the message that responsibility starts at home.”
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