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Man arrested after drugstore robbery

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Albert Lurks Jr. Albert Lurks Jr.

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) -- A frightening encounter for a store clerk ends with an arrest.

Rochester police arrested Albert Lurks Jr., 45, after he allegedly robbed Eagle Drug store in Rochester at about 7 p.m. Monday.

Police said the store clerk was helping another customer. As soon as the clerk opened the register, police said Lurks jumped over the counter and grabbed a handful of cash.

Police arrested Lurks a few blocks from the store.

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