MOAB, Utah (ABC 4 UTAH)-Thursday, a Moab, Utah preschool was placed under lockdown after police reported a man fired shots from a handgun in front of the school.

The incident occurred around 1:30 pm MDT Thursday afternoon at the Sundwall Preschool near 100 North and 200 East in Moab.

Authorities stated the suspect shot a single round toward the ground as he walked westward on the sidewalk.

Authorities confirmed the suspect was in his mid to late 50’s and was wearing a blue vest, a long sleeve shirt and brown sport type pants.

He had a “salt and pepper” beard and was carrying a black revolver in his left hand.

Officers were in the area but failed to locate the suspect.

If you have any information, please contact the Moab Police Department at 259-8938.