On Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 3:39 pm, the Ephrata Police Department was dispatched to Walmart, 890 E. Main St., Ephrata Township for a shoplifter in custody.  Walmart Loss Prevention staff had Katelynn Leid, 22-years-old, of Ephrata in custody for concealing store merchandise and exiting the store, passing all points of sale, without attempting to pay for the concealed merchandise.  From January 5, 2026 to January 16, 2026, Leid stole $529.09 worth of merchandise from Walmart. Leid was arrested and transported to the Ephrata Police Department, processed, and released from custody.  Criminal charges for Retail Theft were filed against Leid.  Leid is presumed innocent.