Wasatch County Sheriff looking for man regarding abandoned campsite near Jordanelle

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.

If you have information about this person, please contact the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office at 435-654-1411.