Ephrata Police on 5-24-21 arrested Crystal Wakefield f/37 from Columbia, PA for a felony (F3)  Retail Theft following an incident at the Ephrata Walmart.  

Ephrata Police were called at approximately 4:06 p.m. to the Ephrata Walmart by Loss Prevention for a female who reportedly placed store merchandise inside duffle bags.  Ephrata Police were informed Crystal Wakefield allegedly hid $1067.00 worth of various items in duffle bags and attempted to exit the store without paying for them.  Wakefield  was arrested and taken to the Ephrata Police Department were she was processed and then taken to Lancaster County Central Arraignment.  Wakefield was charged with one felony count of retail theft, she is presumed innocent.