The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office says its SAFE (Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement) Task Force is trying to track down 57-year-old Roy Lomas of San Jose after investigators determined he did not keep his sex-offender registration up to date. Officials describe Lomas as about 5 feet 9 inches tall, around 178 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen in San Jose and has a previous conviction for possession of child pornography. Authorities are asking the public to help find him.
What the sheriff's office says
According to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, the SAFE Task Force highlighted Lomas in a “WANTED WEDNESDAY” post that listed his age, physical description, and criminal background. The post states he is wanted on suspicion of failing to register as a sex offender and notes that he was last seen in San Jose. Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes him to submit tips that could help them locate him.
WANTED WEDNESDAY: Our Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force is searching for Roy Lomas, 57, of San Jose.
— SantaClaraCoSheriff (@SCCoSheriff) November 19, 2025
He’s 5’9” tall, 178 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
Lomas has a prior conviction for possession of child porn.
He is currently wanted for failing to… pic.twitter.com/X5nMILMkLO
Potential penalties under state law
Failure to register as a sex offender falls under California’s Sex Offender Registration Act (Penal Code 290). It can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the underlying offense and any prior registration violations. As outlined by FindLaw, a felony conviction for failing to register can result in a prison sentence of 16 months, two years, or three years, while a misdemeanor conviction can carry up to one year in county jail. Because Lomas has a prior conviction for possession of child pornography, prosecutors could seek felony charges if they conclude the failure to register was willful.
How to help
The sheriff’s office says anyone with information about Lomas should email the SAFE Task Force at [email protected]. For immediate or urgent matters, authorities advise people to contact their local police department or call 911. According to the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, members of the public should not try to confront or detain Lomas themselves. All tips received will be reviewed by investigators assigned to the case.
