Theft suspect leads police chase through multiple fields in stolen vehicle, police say

Theft suspect leads police chase through Lancaster County fields in stolen vehicle, police say Advertisement Updated: 1:14 PM EST Nov 7, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Rachael Lardani Digital Editor Theft suspect leads police chase through Lancaster County fields in stolen vehicle, police say Updated: 1:14 PM EST Nov 7, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Rachael Lardani Digital Editor EPHRATA, Pa. — A man was arrested after fleeing from officers in a stolen vehicle and driving through multiple fields in Lancaster County, according to the Ephrata Police Department. Video above: Headlines from WGAL News 8 Today. Advertisement Authorities identified the suspect as 24-year-old Julian Knight. ephrata police department Walmart theft leads to police chase Police said officers were called to the Walmart on East Main Street in Ephrata at 12:08 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, for a reported theft. According to investigators, the suspect, Knight, fled the scene in a vehicle that was reported stolen by a neighboring police department. Police said Knight failed to pull over and led officers through multiple agricultural fields in Ephrata, West Cocalico and East Cocalico townships. Investigators said Knight caused the vehicle to become "inoperable" in a field in the 400 block of Glenwood Drive in Ephrata Township. Arrested, charged According to police, Knight fled on foot before he was found hiding in an outbuilding at a nearby farm. He was arrested and taken to Lancaster County Prison with bail set at $60,000. Knight was charged with the following: Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer Theft by unlawful taking Retail theft Recklessly endangering another person Agricultural trespassing Evading arrest or detention on foot Several traffic violations Stay with WGAL for updates as we learn more. See news happening? Send us your photos or videos if it’s safe to do so at https://www.wgal.com/upload . Austin-Healey driver killed in Franklin County crash Shapiro's reelection reflects Democratic gains across Pennsylvania, including Lancaster County Multi-vehicle crash involving motorcycle clears after causing delays on I-83 in York County Make WGAL a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks High school band member stunned as 'Thunderstruck' performance goes viral Defense attorney for man convicted in Tupac murder trial found dead in Las Vegas Watch: Giant pandas make much-anticipated debut at Zoo Atlanta 19-year-old to become one of Massachusetts' youngest representatives in state history