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Released: March 18, 2021 - Thursday, 04:48 PM

Home Invasion Robbery Suspect Arrested

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 2-13-21, Approximately 9:30 AMPlace of Occurrence: 1700 block of O'Connor Way, rural San Luis ObispoVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: Johnny Jesse Roman,Jr., 38, San Luis ObispoA suspect in a home invasion robbery in rural San Luis Obispo last month has been arrested in Virginia.
On 3-17-21, Sheriff’s Detectives determined the suspect, Johnny Jesse Roman, Jr. was staying at a residence in Virginia Beach, VA. On 3-18-21, Roman was arrested by the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Roman is believed to have entered the home of an elderly female on O'Connor Way in rural San Luis Obispo on 2-13-21. He stole cash from the residence and then stole the victim's truck. The truck was later recovered at a gas station in San Jose.
Roman is currently in custody in Virginia, pending extradition back to California to face charges of robbery, false imprisonment, elder abuse and vehicle theft.