Officials at a national park in Utah are asking the public for help in identifying two people suspected of "archeological theft."
Security cameras captured the two at the Cave Spring Cowboy Camp in Canyonlands National Park on March 23 as they entered an area designated as closed, "removed artifacts from a cabinet, and handled historic harnesses in a manner that had potential to damage them," the law enforcement park rangers said in a statement.
A photo released with the statement shows a bearded man wearing a red baseball cap, maroon pullover and sunglasses. With him is a blonde woman wearing patterned shorts, a white sweatshirt, a ball cap and sunglasses.
"Information from visitors is very helpful to investigators. Law enforcement park rangers are asking the public for help. If you were in the area of Cave Spring Cowboy Camp at approximately 5:30 p.m. on March 23, 2024, or if you have information that could help identify the suspects, please contact investigators," the rangers said.
Tips can be anonymous.
Anyone with information is asked to call the tip line at 888-653-0009, go online at https://www.nps.gov/SubmitATip or email.
"National parks are some of the most special, treasured, and protected areas of our country. To protect their natural and cultural resources for this and future generations, all visitors to national parks are expected to follow park laws and regulations and practice Leave No Trace principles to minimize their impact on park lands," the statement said.
