Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos remains hopeful about resolving the case concerning Nancy Guthrie’s abduction despite the lengthy investigation. More than 25 weeks have passed since Guthrie was abducted during a home invasion in Tucson, Arizona.
“We have so much DNA to sort through,” Nanos stated in an interview featured on the program “Today.”
Nancy Guthrie, aged 84, is the mother of Savannah Guthrie, a co-host of “Today.”
The sheriff expressed optimism in the investigation. Nanos explained that there is significant video evidence to review, contributing to a positive outlook for resolving the case soon.
His comments followed Savannah Guthrie’s appeal on Instagram, addressing her mother’s abductors. She urged them to “make the right choice” and inform the family of her mother’s whereabouts.
A federal source confirmed that Guthrie consulted with law enforcement before releasing her video plea.
According to a report by NBC colleague Erin McLaughlin, Guthrie’s message might indicate a possible new line of communication with the kidnappers, though official updates from law enforcement on the investigation remain scarce.
In recent comments, FBI Director Kash Patel outlined how investigators retrieved recordings from Guthrie’s Nest doorbell camera before they were deleted from Google’s storage system. These recordings were made public on February 10.
The investigation has involved extensive efforts, including exploring video evidence from around Guthrie’s home and her daughter Annie’s nearby residence to locate a suspect or vehicle involved in the abduction.
“I wonder how many ‘leads’ they’ve covered,” retorted Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory agent. “There would be thousands going through every device on the phone tower and Wi-Fi router.”
Experts have stated the case remains active as long as leads are pursued. Signs of a cold case are absent since potential leads are not exhausted. Pack affirmed this, mentioning terabytes of digital evidence under examination.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI. Calls to 520-88-CRIME also offer an anonymous reward for information leading to an arrest.
Pack commented on the challenges faced by those involved in keeping the abduction secret due to pressure, especially in a high-profile situation with over a million-dollar reward at stake.
Fox News’ Matt Finn contributed additional insights to this report.
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