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The FBI has unveiled new details in the ongoing investigation of Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping, shedding light on the suspect involved. As the search intensifies, the reward for information leading to Guthrie's whereabouts or the arrest and conviction of those responsible has been raised to $100,000. The agency is urging the public to come forward with any relevant tips that could aid in solving this case.
According to an update shared by FBI Phoenix on X, the suspect is described as a male, standing approximately 5'9" to 5'10" tall, with an average build. The FBI also revealed that the suspect was carrying a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack at the time of the incident. "Today, the FBI is increasing its reward up to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance," the FBI stated in their post.
The investigation has been fueled by over 13,000 tips from the public, which are meticulously reviewed for credibility and relevance. These tips are being handled by Threat Intake Examiners at the National Threat Operations Center (NTOC) and FBI personnel working around the clock at a 24-hour command post. "Every tip is reviewed for credibility, relevance, and information that can be acted upon by law enforcement," the FBI emphasized.
Surveillance footage released by FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday provided a closer look at the suspect. The video shows an armed individual breaking into Nancy Guthrie's Tucson, Arizona home in the early hours of February 1. The suspect, wearing gloves and a jacket, was seen with a backpack and an unidentified weapon holstered on their waistband. The footage revealed the suspect attempting to cover a front door camera with their fist before disconnecting it at 1:47 a.m. MT.
FBI works around the clock in Guthrie investigation
Nancy Guthrie, who is 84 years old and the mother of "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on January 31. Her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, was reportedly the last person to see her after dropping her off at home following dinner with him and his wife, Annie Guthrie. Authorities have since been conducting searches at Nancy's home as well as in Annie's Tucson neighborhood.
Adding another layer to the investigation, a suspicious black glove was discovered on a dirt path near Nancy's house. The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed that all evidence, including the glove, is being submitted for analysis as part of their investigative process. This discovery has sparked hopes of uncovering additional clues that could lead to a breakthrough in the case.
The FBI has urged anyone with information about this case to reach out via 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at http://tips.fbi.gov. "Continue to submit information to the FBI... to help us bring Nancy home," their statement concluded.
Officials have noted that there will be an increased law enforcement presence in the area as they follow up on viable leads. With more tips coming in daily, authorities remain committed to solving this case and bringing Nancy Guthrie home safely.