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Arrest made in bank robbery

Updated: November 14, 2012
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BLOOMINGTON -- A man accused of robbing a bank didn't get far before police caught up to him. Police say 49-year old Clifton Smith held up the Commerce Bank on Center Street Tuesday afternoon.

Investigators say he took off with cash, and was recognized ten minutes later by a detective at a convenience store. When the detective confronted Smith, he reportedly responded, "You got me." Police say the stolen money was recovered.

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