Salinas Crop Circle Destroyed by Landowner An aerial image of the crop circle in Salinas, Calif. Credit: 111th Aerial Photography & Video) The mysterious crop circle that captured national attention and speculation about aliens is gone after it attracted unwanted attention from curious onlookers. The patterns were mowed down, according to a representative of Echelon Security Company, who was hired to protect the property. A representative from Echelon told ABC News the patterns had been destroyed, but declined to provide further comment.