Police have detained a person in connection to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US news anchor Savannah Guthrie.
The individual was taken into custody during a traffic stop, and authorities are currently searching their home in Rio Rico, located south of Tucson, Arizona, as part of the ongoing investigation.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing for more than a week after being abducted from her home near Tucson, prompting extensive search efforts and public appeals from her family.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that they are executing a court-authorized search as detectives probe the case further.
Details surrounding the detained individual remain undisclosed as the investigation unfolds. Meanwhile, a woman claiming to be the mother-in-law of the detained person spoke to media, alleging that he has no involvement in Kathleen's disappearance. They're just invading my property, she said.
The recent developments follow the FBI's release of surveillance images and videos showing a masked individual at Nancy Guthrie's home on the night of her kidnapping. The armed individual was seen manipulating the outdoor camera, raising concerns about the circumstances surrounding her abduction.
Savannah Guthrie has been actively requesting public assistance, sharing the surveillance footage in a plea for information on social media. She emphasized her mother's frail health, stating, She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive. She needs it not to suffer. The family revealed that Nancy lives in constant pain, making the urgency of her situation even more critical.
The FBI is offering a reward of $50,000 for any information regarding Nancy's case. Additionally, authorities are investigating potential ransom notes connected to the incident.
The situation has drawn national attention, with high-level officials including President Trump calling the case very unusual. The White House is closely monitoring the search efforts while urging the public to report any relevant information to the FBI.
