Car wash employee finds $1,200 stimulus check in trash can, returns to Greenville man

It belonged to Charles Thompson, who had no idea it was there.

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“I never thought I was going to get a check, because of moving in the past year and my address not changing," said Thompson.

Somehow, his check ended up in a car wash trash can.

Hernandez and his daughter, Michelle, were able to track down Thompson and get the check back to him.

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“I was behind on rent, I work construction so I work by the day, and I just try to keep going and going as best I can,” said Thompson,. "The money helped me get back on my feet.”

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