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Released: May 28, 2019 - Tuesday, 08:35 PM

Wanted Felon Search

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 5-28-19, Approximately 5:40 PMPlace of Occurrence: Templeton areaVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Daniel Jay Romo, 25, Paso RoblesOn 5-28-19, the Sheriff's Office assisted County Probation Officers with a search in the Templeton area for a suspect who was wanted on a felony warrant.
The search began after Probation Officers spotted 25-year-old Daniel Jay Romo near Bennett Way in Templeton. Romo ran across Highway 101 into the area near Templeton Middle School. Romo was spotted holding a knife to his throat and was considered to be suicidal.
As a precaution, a reverse 911 call was sent out to residents in that area to stay inside while the search was being conducted. Sheriff's Deputies, Probation Officers, CHP K9's, and a CHP helicopter assisted with the search. A thorough search was conducted but Romo was not located.
Romo was last seen wearing a multi-colored dress shirt, dark jeans and sunglasses. Romo is 5' 7" tall and weighs 140 pounds. He has visible tattoos on his face and neck. He is not considered a danger to the public. Anyone who has information on his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Sheriff's Office at 805-781-4550.