Trash proves to be treasure for Stuart man

Trash proves to be treasure for Stuart man

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Posted: 03/18/2010

STUART, FL. -- Warren Bendix was going through the dumpster at the Sierra Apartments on Saturday.

He found a framed photo of a space shuttle that he retrieved.

The Stuart man liked the picture but wanted to change the frame.

When he removed the frame, Warren Bendix discovered twenty four $100 bills and thirty-five $20 bill for a total value of $3,100 attached to the back.

The Stuart police were notified and Bendix will get to keep the money if the owner does not come forward to claim it.

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