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Moab Today
By the People, for the People
Vandals Damage Ancient Petroglyph Site Near Moab
Sheriff's office seeks public's help in identifying suspects who defaced rock wall with race team contact info.
Mar. 23, 2026 at 4:03am
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The Grand County Sheriff's Office in Utah is investigating the vandalism of an ancient petroglyph site near Moab. The rock wall containing the historic drawings was defaced with etchings of "646", "Baja Toys", and "ATV", which authorities believe may have been done by a Baja race team. The sheriff's office is asking the public to come forward with any information about the suspects.
Why it matters
Petroglyphs are an important part of the cultural and historical heritage of the region, and their destruction is taken very seriously by authorities. This type of vandalism can cause irreparable damage to these fragile archaeological sites, which provide valuable insights into the lives and practices of indigenous peoples.
The details
According to the Grand County Sheriff's Office, the vandalism occurred at the Tusher Tunnel area, just northwest of Moab. The rock wall containing the ancient petroglyphs was defaced with etchings of "646", "Baja Toys", and "ATV", which authorities believe may have been done by a Baja race team. The sheriff's office has posted about the incident on social media and is asking the public to contact them with any information that could help identify the suspects.
- The vandalism was discovered and reported to the Grand County Sheriff's Office on March 23, 2026.
The players
Grand County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency investigating the vandalism of the petroglyph site near Moab, Utah.
What they’re saying
“It appears a Baja race team may have defaced the site by advertising contact information directly on the rock wall. This type of damage to cultural and historical resources is taken seriously and is under investigation.”
— Grand County Sheriff's Office
What’s next
The Grand County Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the suspects to contact them at 435-259-8115.
The takeaway
The vandalism of this ancient petroglyph site near Moab is a stark reminder of the need to protect and preserve our cultural heritage. Authorities are taking this incident very seriously and are seeking the public's help in identifying the responsible parties.
