Three people were reportedly detained on Friday night local time beat The team landed at a nearby house Nancy Guthrieresidence in Tucson, the New York Post reported. The development comes as authorities continue to investigate the 84-year-old’s disappearance.
Local police sources told Fox News Digital that law enforcement acted on the tip and executed a search warrant at a property about two miles from Guthrie’s home. Two men and the mother of one of the men were detained, sources said.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed law enforcement activity related to the case is ongoing in the Tucson area. in a statement Late Friday, the department said the operation took place at a home near an intersection about two miles from Guthrie’s home.
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Authorities have not yet clarified whether the detainees are considered suspects. No arrests have been officially announced.
DNA evidence recovered from Guthrie’s property
The SWAT operation was launched hours after investigators recovered DNA evidence from Guthrie’s possessions that did not belong to anyone known to have been in “close” contact with her, the New York Post reported.
The unidentified DNA has been sent to a laboratory for analysis. Officials have not commented publicly on the potential significance of the evidence.
Savannah Guthrie’s mother Guthrie was last seen Jan. 31 at her home in Tucson. Authorities previously said she appeared to have been forced out of the residence, leaving behind what investigators said was a blood trail, the New York Post reported.
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The FBI has released a description of an armed man captured on doorbell camera footage. The person is described as a male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with a medium build. The FBI is also reportedly doubling the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie or his kidnappers.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to pursue leads.
