Federal investigators are upping the ante in the search for answers regarding the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. On Thursday, the FBI’s Phoenix field office announced it is increasing the reward for information to $100,000 while releasing specific details about a person of interest seen on surveillance footage.
According to officials, the man in the video stands between 5’9″ and 5’10” with an average build. A key detail for the public to look out for is his gear; he was spotted carrying a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack.
Investigators expressed hope that these specifics would help narrow the flood of tips and provide a clearer focus in the case.
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The forensic side of the case has also seen some movement. Agents confirmed they have recovered several gloves during their search, though they stopped short of confirming whether these items belong to the suspect or are directly tied to the crime.
Meanwhile, the neighborhood remains a central focus of the probe. Residents living near Guthrie’s home are being urged to check their doorbell cameras and security feeds, specifically looking for any suspicious people or unfamiliar vehicles captured in the month leading up to the elderly woman’s disappearance.
By putting a six-figure price tag on fresh leads, the FBI is signaling the urgency of the case as they lean on local footage to piece together a timeline of what happened before Guthrie vanished.
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