RIO RICO, Ariz. (RTW News) — Authorities have made significant progress in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping, detaining a suspect for questioning after the FBI released surveillance footage capturing a masked individual approaching her home. Days of searching prompted heightened attention as the elderly mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie has been missing since February 1.
The footage revealed a figure with a ski mask near Guthrie's front door, exhibiting suspicious behavior, including an apparent attempt to conceal a camera. This sighting has sparked urgent leads for the investigation. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest during a traffic stop near Tucson, but details surrounding the individual remain limited.
The FBI has been closely working with local law enforcement, conducting searches in the vicinity of Guthrie’s residence, as concerns grow over her health due to her reliance on medications. Savannah Guthrie has joined her siblings in an emotional public plea, expressing their willingness to cooperate with the authorities while urging the community for information.
As search efforts continue, investigators are actively engaging with the public and have initiated community outreach, including digital billboards, to bring more awareness to this pressing case. The community of Rio Rico is on high alert, hoping for Nancy's safe return amidst mounting anxiety over her well-being.
The released surveillance footage, less than a minute long, captures the masked suspect just moments before Nancy's disappearance, providing a rare glimpse that investigators hope will lead to critical breakthroughs in locating her. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities emphasizing the need for any tips that may assist in their efforts.
The footage revealed a figure with a ski mask near Guthrie's front door, exhibiting suspicious behavior, including an apparent attempt to conceal a camera. This sighting has sparked urgent leads for the investigation. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department made the arrest during a traffic stop near Tucson, but details surrounding the individual remain limited.
The FBI has been closely working with local law enforcement, conducting searches in the vicinity of Guthrie’s residence, as concerns grow over her health due to her reliance on medications. Savannah Guthrie has joined her siblings in an emotional public plea, expressing their willingness to cooperate with the authorities while urging the community for information.
As search efforts continue, investigators are actively engaging with the public and have initiated community outreach, including digital billboards, to bring more awareness to this pressing case. The community of Rio Rico is on high alert, hoping for Nancy's safe return amidst mounting anxiety over her well-being.
The released surveillance footage, less than a minute long, captures the masked suspect just moments before Nancy's disappearance, providing a rare glimpse that investigators hope will lead to critical breakthroughs in locating her. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities emphasizing the need for any tips that may assist in their efforts.
