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Ohio Chick-fil-A owner accused of traveling to North Carolina to have sex with teen

Authorities say Stacy Lee Austin admitted to the sexual acts and said he was worried about losing his job as a Chick-fil-A franchise owner.

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — An Ohio man who owns a Chick-fil-A restaurant was arrested after authorities say he drove to North Carolina teenager's home for sex.

The Rowan County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a reported break-in in progress at a home on March 5. When deputies arrived, a resident told them that when he got home, he found a man inside the home with their 15-year-old child.

Detectives said they found 49-year-old Stacy Lee Austin had driven from Ohio to the teen's house after communicating on a social media platform. Austin reportedly arranged to pick the teen up. He allegedly performed sexual activities while inside the house. 

Investigators said Austin's underwear was found in a bathroom trashcan, along with some of the teen's clothing. Austin also reportedly admitted to the sexual acts and said he was worried about losing his job as a Chick-fil-A franchise owner.

Austin was charged with statutory sex offense with a child and placed in the Rowan County Detention Center with no bond.

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