A bank robber in Central Florida was detained after his mom contacted law enforcement and turned him in.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office nabbed the man following a bank robbery in Tampa.
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Aaron Spencer, 33, entered the Truist Bank on Memorial Highway around 1:10 p.m. and demanded money from the teller, implying he had a firearm. Spencer walked away with the money and abandoned his clothing in a nearby parking lot.
Later that day, at 4:38 p.m., a woman called HCSO’s 911 Communication Center, reporting that her son had robbed a bank and that she was on her way to the District III office with Spencer to turn him in.
At 5:45 p.m., Aaron Spencer was detained and handed over the stolen money to detectives.
He was accused of robbery with a firearm while wearing a mask ($750 or more but less than $20,000).
Spencer was currently free on bond for a bank robbery in April 2025, which was linked 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.”
