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Authorities Seek Public's Help in Identifying Suspects in Canyonlands Artifact Theft

Two individuals were caught on camera removing artifacts and handling historic items at a closed site in Utah's Canyonlands National Park.

  • The theft occurred on March 23 at the Cave Spring Cowboy Camp in the Needles district of the park.
  • Security footage shows a man and a woman entering a restricted area and removing artifacts from a cabinet.
  • The suspects also handled historic harnesses in a way that could have damaged them.
  • The National Park Service has released images of the suspects and asked for public assistance in identifying them.
  • Tips can be submitted anonymously via the NPS tip line or online.
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