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East Texas man accused of robbing Lufkin bank, evading police arrested

Robert Harris, 47, was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly robbed Cadence Bank in Lufkin.

LUFKIN, Texas — An East Texas man was arrested after he allegedly robbed a Lufkin bank. 

Robert Harris, 47, of Center, was arrested Wednesday for accusations of robbing Cadence Bank in Lufkin.

According to police, Harris handed a teller at the bank a note demanding money. Once Harris received the money, he fled to a vehicle across the street.

Officers spotted Harris near Casey Road in Lufkin and a pursuit began. Following a pursuit that reached speeds up to 70 mph, Harris was arrested and the money was recovered. 

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