The Pima County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Friday that the masked intruder captured on Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera might not have been working alone. A spokesperson from the department stated that while they are trying to identify the individual in the footage, they haven’t eliminated the idea that other suspects were involved.
This revelation comes as rumors swirl regarding the potential presence of a “second suspect,” who may have been recorded at Guthrie’s home the night she vanished.
Following the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie on February 1, authorities have offered inconsistent updates on how many suspects they are pursuing.
Initially, officials believed that the man seen in the doorbell footage, which shows him approaching the front door in Tucson, Arizona, might be the sole participant in her abduction.
Interestingly, some observers have noted that the person shown in the video seemed to lack a backpack or the usual holster, leading to more questions regarding his role. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos labeled this person as the “prime suspect” and the likely perpetrator.
However, federal agencies remain open to the possibility of multiple individuals being involved. FBI Director Kash Patel indicated they are exploring several “persons of interest” related to the case.
In conversations with gun store owners in Tucson, detectives reportedly displayed photos of various individuals while inquiring about the incident.
On the day the surveillance footage was made public, the FBI also shared a still image seemingly taken by the same camera, displaying a man dressed similarly to the one in the video. However, he did not appear to have a backpack or holster, which raised doubts about whether he’s the same individual.
The absence of a timestamp on the still image creates further uncertainty about when it was captured in relation to the video. Questions remain: Is this the same person? There’s a bit of ambiguity there.
Additionally, recent drone footage showed that floodlights behind Nancy’s residence seemed to have been damaged. Former Las Vegas police lieutenant Randy Sutton remarked that it’s hard to tell if this damage was connected to a crime but suggested that the involvement of more than one suspect is plausible.
Sutton pointed out that robbing floodlights is a common tactic to avoid being seen, which could indicate planning. He speculated that perhaps the person at the front of the house was not alone, suggesting that someone may have entered from the back. Managing the situation alone, particularly involving a disabled elderly woman, seems unlikely.
He urged law enforcement to investigate potential traces of walkie-talkies, as no substantial leads have come from cell phone data… yet.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office has yet to respond to requests for further comments.
