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Escaped inmate caught in Cookeville

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Authorities in Putnam County captured an escaped inmate after he walked away from a jail work crew early Wednesday morning.

Officers said George Elmore escaped from a work crew in Cookeville. The crew was working in the area of Jackson Street and Willow Avenue.

Elmore was wearing regular street clothes at the time. He is described as a white male, with a short stature. He has blonde hair and blue eyes.