Arizona Sheriff investigating kidnapping Nancy Guthriesaid officials believe they have established a motive.
In an interview with NBC News published Thursday, March 12, pima county Sheriff Chris Nanos The mother, a “Today” co-host, provides more details about the investigation Savannah Guthrie Still missing.
“We believe we know why [the kidnapper] It’s done so, we believe it’s targeted, but we’re not 100 percent sure of that,” Nanos said. “So telling people ‘don’t worry’ would be foolish. You are not his target. You probably are. Never think that because this happened to the Guthrie family, you are safe. No, stay sensible. “
However, the sheriff chose not to provide further details about a potential motive, saying: “I think that was present from day one. I think from day one we had some strong beliefs about what happened, and those beliefs have not diminished.”
Nanos further stated that he would avoid discussing these theories, adding that they have their beliefs and so do others.
Speaking about the discovery of the “mixed” DNA, the Arizona Sheriff said investigators remain optimistic the findings will lead them to “someone.”
Nancy Guthrie Case Update
seeking positioning Nancy The investigation is approaching its second month, but no suspects or persons of interest have been identified.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and pima county The Sheriff’s Department cited surveillance footage showing a masked armed man jamming her doorbell camera on the morning of Feb. 1 when she was abducted.
The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have not officially released a list of suspects or verified whether Nancy is still alive. At least three non-suspects have been arrested and then released while the investigation looks for potential clues.
Video released by authorities shows a masked man tampering with Nancy’s doorbell camera more than a week after she disappeared. The suspect has not been identified, although the FBI assessed him as “a male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build.”
Nancy’s family has been ruled out as possible suspects.
In addition to the $1 million reward to the Guthrie family, the FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for any information that leads to Nancy being found.
