Authorities have reached a potential turning point in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her Tucson home on February 1.
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- Traffic Stop Detention: The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that an individual was taken into custody during a traffic stop south of Tucson.
- Targeted Searches: Following the detention, investigators—including FBI agents—executed a search warrant at a residence in Rio Rico, Arizona.
- Family Excluded: While the identity of the detainee remains under wraps, law enforcement has clarified that the individual is not a member of the Guthrie family.
Critical Evidence & Timeline
The detention follows the recovery of high-tech surveillance footage that provided the first clear look at a suspect:
- The Suspect: Footage from February 1 shows a masked, armed individual wearing gloves and a backpack. The suspect was seen using a potted plant to obscure the doorbell camera before disabling it.
- The Crime Scene: Investigators previously discovered forced entry and blood matching Nancy Guthrie’s DNA on the porch of her home.
- Ransom Mystery: While several outlets have reported receiving cryptocurrency ransom demands for Guthrie’s return, the FBI has yet to officially verify their legitimacy.
