Washington Inmate Strolls Out Of Jail By Impersonating Cellmate Due For Release

Inmate Strolls Out Of Jail By Impersonating Cellmate Due For Release

An inmate was remarkably allowed to stroll out the front door of a Washington state jail after fooling guards into thinking he was his cellmate — who was set to be released that day.

Brian Francisco Roman, 26, remains on the run after his not-so-subtle escape from the Cowlitz County jail on Monday, the sheriff’s office said.

When officers called out for the inmate, whose identity is being withheld by cops, Roman — originally jailed for dealing drugs — claimed to be the other person and went with the guard to be processed out of custody, the sheriff’s office said.

 

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Roman was then given his cellmate’s property, including his clothing, keys and wallet, which contained his ID and debit card. He also signed the discharge paperwork by forging the other inmate’s name, according to authorities.

A surveillance image shows Roman clutching some forms as he left the jail dressed in his cellmate’s clothing. In their defense, jail staff claimed Roman and his cellmate have similar physical features.

An arrest warrant was subsequently issued for Roman’s arrest, adding charges of escape, criminal impersonation, forgery and theft.

Authorities say he was last seen wearing a blue hoodie, a black shirt, gray sweatpants, and brown slippers.