Sheriff's Critical Text Message Emerges in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos reportedly sent a scathing text message on Friday, stating that Nancy Guthrie's daughter Savannah 'doesn't need him' amid the ongoing investigation into her mother's disappearance. This revelation came via Fox News reporter Matt Finn on social media platform X, who disclosed that Nanos and Savannah had been in communication. According to the report, the Today host informed the sheriff that she 'has her people,' despite authorities working tirelessly to uncover who abducted her mother from her $1 million Arizona home.
Investigation Nears Two-Week Mark with Few Leads
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping is approaching the two-week mark after the 84-year-old was taken from her Tucson residence in the early hours of February 1. So far, few leads have surfaced, complicating efforts to locate her. President Trump told reporters outside the White House on Friday that 'progress had been made' in the case, following the FBI's involvement to assist local police. Investigators have been inundated with thousands of tips after chilling doorbell camera footage was published the night of her disappearance.
FBI Releases Suspect Description and Increases Reward
The FBI has released a detailed description of an individual believed to be connected to the abduction. The suspect is described as a man between 5’9” and 5’10” with an average build, who was wearing a black 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack in the video. In a significant move to encourage public assistance, the agency has increased its reward for information on the investigation from $50,000 to $100,000 as police continue to field tips from the community.
Traffic Camera Limitations Hinder Investigation
Authorities are facing challenges due to potential gaps in surveillance footage. There are fears that traffic cameras may not have recorded cars coming and going near Nancy Guthrie's home, which could hinder efforts to identify a truck possibly connected to her abduction. Investigators are reviewing local camera footage that may have spotted the vehicle, but concerns persist. The City of Tucson and Arizona Department of Transportation both confirmed they have traffic cameras in the area around Nancy's home, but these devices do not record cars, only providing live feeds.
Pima County does have cameras that record, but officials note they are imperfect and may not capture license plate details clearly. This new information about camera limitations could explain how Nancy Guthrie's abductor managed to escape without being clearly identified, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation as authorities work to piece together the events of that night.
