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Suspect caught after robbing bank on N Laura

Police say the Jacksonville Bank at 100 North Laura Street was robbed, and the suspect was caught a block and a half away.

Detective Brian Richardson with JSO says it happened at 11:30 a.m. Friday when a white male entered the bank, robbed it and left.  He was caught a block and a half away in a grey Dodge.

JSO won’t yet say whether the suspect was driving or stationary in the vehicle, but they do say it wasn’t connected to any other recent bank robberies.

JSO has recovered cash, but hasn't released the exact amount.

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