Tampa, FL – A Tampa man is back behind bars after allegedly robbing a Truist Bank and then being turned in by his own mother just hours later.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), 33-year-old Aaron Spencer entered the Truist Bank on Memorial Highway around 1:10 p.m. on October 9, 2025, and demanded money from a teller, implying he had a gun. After fleeing on foot, investigators say Spencer discarded his clothing in a nearby parking lot in an attempt to evade capture.
A few hours later, at 4:38 p.m., HCSO’s 911 Communication Center received a call from a woman who said her son had just robbed a bank. She told dispatchers she was driving him to the District III office to surrender. By 5:45 p.m., Spencer was under arrest, and detectives recovered the stolen cash.
Spencer is charged with Robbery with a Firearm while Wearing a Mask ($750 or more but less than $20,000). At the time of the incident, he was already out on bond for a separate bank robbery in April 2025 under investigation by the Tampa Police Department.
“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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