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Wasatch County Sheriff looking for man regarding abandoned campsite near Jordanelle

Laura M
Aug 11, 2022

The Jordanelle Reservoir in 2022. Photo: TownLift

WASATCH COUNTY, Utah — At around 3:20 p.m. on August 11, Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding smoke near the Fox Bay subdivision by the Jordanelle Reservoir. The person who reported the fire also mentioned a man who looked middle-aged, acting suspiciously.

Officers arrived at the location and attempted to confront the man, but he ran away. Following the incident, a camp was discovered nearby with a campfire that was not completely out.

While the man is not considered a threat to the public, Wasatch County Sheriff is asking for help in contacting the man regarding the abandoned campsite. The man’s description is 40-50 years of age, Caucasian, and last seen wearing a blue t-shirt and blue jeans.

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Laura studied at the University of Washington, earning a degree in economics with a focus on political science. Her career spans journalism, politics, wellness, and entrepreneurship. Having lived in mountain towns for the past 20 years, she now calls Park City, Utah, home. You can find her enjoying everything Park City offers, from mountain biking to Pilates and powder days.

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