TUCSON, Ariz. — Investigators are probing the case of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, and they’re considering the possibility that she may have been taken by more than one individual, according to authorities.
A representative from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department stated that the investigation continues to focus on identifying a figure seen in doorbell footage but hasn’t dismissed the idea that this person could have had accomplices.
Surveillance from Nancy Guthrie’s Nest doorbell camera, who is 84, captured a masked individual tampering with the device outside her home.
In related discussions, a former FBI agent has urged for quick DNA testing in this case, insisting that there’s no need to delay while waiting for feedback.
Another still image, also issued by the FBI, seems to show a man dressed in similar attire as the one in the video. Interestingly, he doesn’t appear to be carrying any backpack or holster, leading to speculation that he might be a second suspect.
Former Las Vegas police lieutenant Randy Sutton mentioned his curiosity regarding the still image, suggesting it may provide further clues. Additionally, drone footage captured by the Fox team indicates a damaged floodlight located at the rear of the home. Sutton expressed uncertainty about its timing relative to the incident but suggested that it could imply the involvement of multiple individuals.
Sutton elaborated that breaking the floodlights might be a tactic to avoid being silhouetted against the house, which is common in such scenarios. He proposed that having two people would facilitate the process of removing the victim from the property.
Joseph Giacalone, an ex-NYPD sergeant and criminal justice professor, posited that evidence of blood found on the steps supports the theory of an abduction involving several suspects. He speculated that a getaway vehicle might have been necessary to avoid drawing attention from the neighbors.
Currently, cell phone tower data hasn’t yielded any solid leads but has prompted investigators to think outside the box. Ideas include checking the WiFi router for connections at the time of the incident, which may provide additional insights into the case.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department didn’t respond immediately to inquiries about the case.
According to the FBI, the individual captured on surveillance footage is described as average height, between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches. The only confirmed item he possessed was a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack.
Nancy Guthrie was reportedly abducted around 2:30 a.m. on February 1. As of now, no suspects or vehicles of interest have been publicly named in the ongoing investigation.
