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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