The search for Nancy Guthrie may be reaching a turning point as the investigation into her disappearance nears the 100-day mark. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos provided a brief but optimistic update Friday, telling a FOX News reporter that his department is indeed getting closer to solving the mystery.
When asked directly in the department’s parking lot if authorities were gaining ground on the case, Nanos replied, “We are,” before departing in a vehicle.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson home on Jan. 31. Investigators have maintained the belief that she was taken against her will during the early hours of Feb. 1.
This theory is supported by home surveillance footage that captured a masked individual outside her door. Further evidence recovered from the scene includes blood confirmed to be Guthrie’s and “mixed DNA” samples that remain under forensic analysis.
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While the motive remains under investigation, Sheriff Nanos previously indicated to NBC News in March that the abduction appeared to be a targeted event. However, he stopped short of a definitive conclusion at that time, warning the public to remain vigilant.
“We believe we know why [the kidnapper] did this and we believe that it was targeted, but we’re not 100% sure of that,” Nanos stated. “So it’d be silly to tell people, ‘Don’t worry about it. You’re not his target.’ You could be.”
The emotional toll on the family was evident this past Sunday, May 10, when Savannah Guthrie shared a Mother’s Day message on social media addressed to her missing mother. She vowed that the family would never stop searching, noting they would not be at peace until she is found.
Efforts to generate leads have involved significant financial incentives. The FBI is currently offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest or Guthrie’s discovery.
Additionally, the Guthrie family has put up a $1 million reward and donated $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to support the cause. Anyone with information regarding the case is urged to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.
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