A 53 year-old Rome man, Johnny Raymond Steele, who was arrested last week is now facing additional charges for stealing from a furniture store.

Reports said that Steele stole over $1,500 in merchandise from Furniture of Rome on Shorter Avenue.

Steel is charged with felony theft by taking.

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Johnny Raymond Steel, 53 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he broke into a truck at the Circle k on Cartersville Highway and stole numerous items.

Reports said that Steel stole fishing poles, Magellan cooler, hunting saddles, waders, jet ski cover, life jackets and a Stihl chainsaw.

Steel is charged with theft by receiving stolen property and entering an automobile with intent to commit a felony.