On July 19, 2026, at 12:41 hours, the Lycoming Regional Police Department responded to a report of retail theft at the Nittany Minit Mart.

Upon arrival, officers were informed that an elderly male had taken a Roughneck tool valued at $17.99 and left the store on his motorcycle without paying for it. Through video footage review, the male was identified as David Helminiak, whom officers had previous interactions with. Helminiak was subsequently contacted and interviewed, during which he confessed to taking the merchandise.

In addition to the retail theft, Helminiak was also cited for operating his motorcycle with a suspended license and without a proper class M license.

All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.