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Alabama Wendy’s Manager Arrested After Teens Allegedly Locked Inside Over Suspected Fake $50

Parents are urging Wendy’s to act following a police finding that the $50 was real.

Overview

  • Hueytown police say the 33-year-old Birmingham woman was booked on three counts of unlawful imprisonment and one count of harassment after last week’s incident.
  • Investigators determined the $50 used by a teen was genuine, and officers released the juveniles at the scene pending the inquiry.
  • Parents report about a dozen boys were kept from leaving, and one teen was pushed, allegations that underpin the charges.
  • Court documents set bond at $2,000 total, and the manager’s name has not been publicly released.
  • Families are pressing Wendy’s to fire the manager and provide staff training, citing concerns over safety and a racialized description of a teen to police.