Surveillance photo released in connection with Nancy Guthrie disappearance
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The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department released these images of someone who appears to have tampered with Nancy Guthrie's security camera on the morning of her disappearance. Photos: Courtesy of FBI
Law enforcement has released surveillance photos of someone they believe may be connected to the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Why it matters: This is the first time since Guthrie went missing more than a week ago that law enforcement has provided public details on a suspect or person of interest.
The latest: "As of this morning, law enforcement has uncovered these previously inaccessible new images showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie's front door the morning of her disappearance," FBI Director Kash Patel posted on X on Tuesday.
- Patel said the images were recovered from "residual data in backend systems" that "may have been lost, corrupted, or inaccessible due to a variety of factors — including the removal of recording devices."
Catch up quick: Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 when a family member dropped her off at her Catalina Foothills home. She was reported missing the following day.
- Multiple ransom letters were sent to TV stations last week and Savannah Guthrie and her siblings on Feb. 7 posted a video saying, "We received your message and we understand ... this is very valuable to us, and we will pay."
- Law enforcement has not confirmed the legitimacy of the demand letters, which had a final compliance deadline of Feb. 9 at 5pm.
- Shortly before that deadline, Savannah Guthrie posted another video asking the public to continue submitting tips.
What's next: Law enforcement is asking the public to continue reporting tips at 1-800-CALL-FBI.