Zion National Park rangers investigating theft in Watchman Campground
By Aly Baltrus
U.S. park rangers at Zion National Park are investigating the recent theft of funds from the fee drop box in Watchman Campground in Zion Canyon.
On Jan. 25 at approximately 2 a.m., security cameras captured footage of an individual entering the campground, tampering with surveillance equipment, and removing funds from a National Park Service facility.
This person of interest is a white male, approximately 6′ 02″ tall, approximately 200 pounds, with a shaved or bald head. He was driving a white pickup truck with an open bed and California plates.
If you may have seen this person of interest on or around Jan. 25 or if you stayed in Watchman Campground and noticed unrecognized transactions on a credit card used to pay camping or fees, please text or call (888) 653-0009, visit nps.gov/isb and go to “Submit a Tip” or email nps_isb@nps.gov.
