BUSINESSMAN FINALLY HIT THE JACKPOT, IN HIS JACKET.(CAPITAL REGION)

Byline: -- Associated Press

ROCHESTER -- Juan Perez knew right away he had bagged a $50,000 lottery jackpot.

But it took three harrowing months to find his winning ticket.

Perez, who owns an auto sales business, was one of three people to hit the jackpot in a Take Five drawing on Aug. 17.

``I hit the numbers!'' Perez …