Authorities searching for man who allegedly ran across freeway, held knife to his throat
Daniel Jay Romo
–On Tuesday, the San Luis Obispo County 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.
