Police have released surveillance footage of a masked and “armed” individual at the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Police believe Nancy, who was last seen at her Arizona home on January 31, was abducted. The photos and videos released Tuesday show “an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.
Savannah shared the new photos and videos on her Instagram account. “We believe she is still alive. Bring her home,” she wrote.
The FBI has said it’s investigating reports of a ransom note sent to media outlets, which listed two deadlines that have since passed: Thursday, February 5 and Monday, February 9. Local CNN affiliate KGUN reports it received a ransom note demanding $6 million by Monday.
The FBI is “not aware” of communication between the Guthrie family and any potential kidnappers, the agency said Monday.
What has the Guthrie family said about their mother’s disappearance?
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have shared multiple videos on social media over the last ten days as the search continues for their mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Savannah, along with her sister Annie Guthrie and brother Camron Guthrie, shared their first video via Instagram on Wednesday.
“We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us,” Savannah said in the video.
The next day, Camron shared his own video asking for his mother’s potential kidnapper to reach out.
The siblings then posted another brief video Friday evening.
“We received your message and we understand,” Savannah said in the video. “We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace.”
Now, Savannah has shared the new surveillance footage of the masked suspect at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning she disappeared.
“Someone out there recognizes this person. We believe she is still out there. Bring her home,” she wrote on Instagram.
Police canvassed Annie Guthrie’s neighborhood today: report
Police canvassed Annie Guthrie’s neighborhood today as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, CNN reports.
Annie has appeared alongside her siblings, Savannah Guthrie and Camron Guthrie, in videos about their mother’s disappearance over the last week.
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Surveillance footage could mark turning point in case, ex-FBI official says
Andrew McCabe, former deputy director of the FBI from 2016 to 2018, told CNN the release of new surveillance footage “could be the moment that turns this incredibly excruciating investigation around.”
“They are at the point where they really need … the power of crowdsourcing this identity,” McCabe told the outlet.
Watch the newly-released footage below:
FBI launches webpage for Nancy Guthrie’s case
The FBI has launched a new webpage detailing Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
The page includes the missing person poster and the newly-released surveillance footage of an “armed” masked individual at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning she disappeared.
The page also contains information about the $50,000 reward for “information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.”
Delivery driver walked up to Nancy Guthrie’s front door today: reports
A pizza delivery driver was able to walk up to Nancy Guthrie’s front door earlier Friday, according to two reporters at the scene.
The driver was able to get up to the front door without deputies noticing, a NewsNation correspondent said on X.
An ABC15 journalist also shared footage of the incident, noting that the pizza was probably intended for someone in the media reporting from the nearby street.
Pima County sheriff asks public to keep 911 lines clear
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has asked the public to keep 911 lines open “for situations requiring immediate assistance.”
“To ensure we can respond to other emergencies, we must keep 9-1-1 lines open for situations requiring immediate assistance. These lines are not the appropriate place to share opinions or commentary,” the sheriff’s department said.
“We respectfully ask that only actionable tips be submitted through one of the following channels: 1-800-CALL-FBI, 88-CRIME, 520-351-4900, or tips.fbi.gov,” the agency added.
Savannah Guthrie’s colleagues share surveillance footage
Savannah Guthrie’s colleagues are showing their support as the search continues for her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
This comes after Savannah, who co-hosts the “Today” show, shared the newly-released surveillance photos and videos of a masked suspect on Instagram.
“Today” co-host Craig Melvin re-shared the photos on Instagram and urged the public to contact the FBI or Pima County Sheriff’s Department with any information.
NBC’s Kristen Welker and Sunday “Today” show co-host Willie Geist also shared the footage on their Instagram stories.
New photos shed light on kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie: What we know about the case and a suspect
New surveillance photos and video footage of a masked person outside the Arizona home of Nancy Guthrie on the night she was abducted over a week ago were released on Tuesday, marking a significant update in the case.
Here’s what we know so far:
Source: independent.co.uk