Theft charge against Subway worker dropped
Police have dropped a theft charge against a Dunedin Subway worker who was sacked for sharing a drink with a friend during a break.
At a status hearing in Dunedin District Court this morning, police used their discretion and withdrew the theft charge against Jackie Lang.
Ms Lang was fired from her fulltime job and was to face a theft charge in court on May 21 after she shared a Diet Coke drink while consoling an upset friend.
Subway allows free soda and water to staff who are working.
However, police brought forward the status hearing to this morning and formally withdrew the charge.
Ms Lang said she was relieved to have the matter over with.
She said: “To have the police turn up at my house, take me to a cell and then tell me I was charged with theft was a real shock. I’m pleased my name has been cleared but I’m still not very happy about what happened.
“I’m just amazed at how many people came out to take my side over the way I was being treated. It’s helped me feel like I’m not alone in this.”
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