Romy Rome Raw Arrested for Trying to Lure Girl Into His Car

UPPER DARBY, Pa. — A 45-year-old man known as Romy Rome Raw has been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to lure a teenage girl into his vehicle, according to Upper Darby police.

Authorities identified the suspect as Dwayne Austin, of Philadelphia. Police said he is facing charges including stalking and attempted luring of a minor following the incident.

Investigators say the encounter occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Monday along South Cedar Lane. According to a criminal complaint, the 13-year-old girl told officers that Austin followed her in a pickup truck, approached her, and told her to get inside the vehicle. She reported that he made inappropriate remarks and attempted to persuade her to go with him.

Police said the situation was interrupted when the girl flagged down a nearby adult, who confronted Austin. Authorities say Austin then fled the area in his truck.

Using surveillance footage from the area, officers were able to identify the vehicle and locate Austin, who was arrested a short time later.

Investigators are now asking anyone with additional information to come forward, as they are working to determine whether there may be other victims.

The case remains under investigation.