On January 26, 2024 the Ephrata Police Department responded to the 1000 block of South State Street, in Ephrata Borough, for a theft complaint. The victim reported that the lock was removed from his storage unit and a bicycle, with an estimated value of $2,200, was stolen from inside the unit. Additionally, several tools, with an estimated value of $11,000, were stolen.

Through investigation and tips, the Ephrata Police developed a suspect and identified the location where the stolen property was being stored. On January 28, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Ephrata Police served a search warrant at a location in the 500 block of South State Street, in Ephrata Borough. As a result of the search, police recovered the bicycle and several tools. Timothy Rinehults (35), of Ephrata, was in possession of the stolen property. Rinehults was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property, a felony, and committed to Lancaster County Prison, following his arraignment.