Why it took the FBI so long to get video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home
What to know about the surveillance footage of a man at Nancy Guthrie’s front door released by FBI
The FBI released images and videos of a person at Nancy Guthrie’s front door yestrday.
Here’s what to know:
- What the video shows: The video appears to show the masked individual tampering with the camera. At one point, the person picks up what appear to be plants from the front yard and covers the camera with them.
- Reward: The FBI is still offering a $50,000 reward for information about Nancy Guthrie or her captor. The agency released a new missing person poster featuring the images of the subject at the door.
- New video from a pleading daughter: Minutes after law enforcement released the images taken from the front porch of Nancy Guthrie’s home, Savannah Guthrie reposted the photos and video on her Instagram account with a message from her family. “We believe she is still alive. Bring her home,” Savannah Guthrie wrote.
- What is the person wearing? The individual in the video is wearing a mask, gloves and a backpack. The person appears to be armed, and the “universal nylon style holster” is not the type of holster someone who regularly carries a gun would use, according to a former police captain.
No law enforcement activity seen today at home of man briefly detained in Guthrie investigation
After Tuesday’s whirlwind of activity in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, the scene is quiet this morning outside the home of the man who was briefly detained for questioning by investigators yesterday.
On a serene street in Rio Rico, Arizona, the wrought iron gates were closed to the driveway of the house occupied by a man who identified himself to reporters as Carlos. He told CNN affiliate KNXV he was questioned about his whereabouts for four hours Tuesday and then released.
No law enforcement vehicles were seen in the neighborhood this morning. A delivery van with a name matching the company Carlos said he works for was parked along the street next to the home.
Carlos told reporters yesterday he may have delivered something to Nancy Guthrie’s home at some point but did not know who she is and had no involvement in her disappearance.
Investigators acknowledged detaining a “subject” for questioning yesterday but have not commented on the account given by Carlos.
Makeshift display shows support for Nancy Guthrie’s return as case enters day 11
A makeshift tribute outside of Nancy Guthrie’s home shows support for the family as the investigation into her abduction enters its 11th day.
It has been growing throughout the afternoon as people come by and add more to the display. There are now several arrangements of yellow roses and other flowers in vases.
A CNN crew at the scene this morning saw a man leaving pink flowers next to the candles and signs reading ‘Please pray” and “Your neighbors stand with you.” The makeshift display has grown by a few items since a couple days ago.
Investigators have still not been able to locate the mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, a law enforcement source told CNN.
Authorities have encouraged anyone with information or tips to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI, 88-CRIME, 520-351-4900, or tips.fbi.gov.
TMZ says it received note demanding bitcoin for information on Guthrie’s kidnapper
TMZ is reporting it received a “bizarre letter” via email earlier this morning from someone purporting to know who Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper is and demanding a single bitcoin in exchange for that information.
TMZ, along with CNN affiliates KOLD and KGUN, also received the initial ransom notes for Guthrie.
“The letter essentially says, ‘I’ve tried to get in touch with Savannah’s brother and sister, to no avail,’” TMZ founder Harvey Levin told CNN’s Erin Burnett. “They said if they want to get the name of the individual who is involved in this kidnaping, send the bitcoin.”
The letter then ends with, “time is more than relevant,” Levin said, adding that there is nothing in the letter that suggests whether or not the person actually knows who the kidnapper is.
TMZ reported the bitcoin address in the letter is real and different than the one in a previous ransom note it received.
“There is a $50,000 reward for information leading to the kidnappers or for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. You could do that by calling that number and providing the information and qualifying for the reward,” CNN’s chief law enforcement and intelligence analyst John Miller said. “Coming at this sideways, and using the anonymity of an anonymous email and the anonymity of ‘pay me and then I’ll tell you,’ leaves no guarantee.”
A single bitcoin is currently worth around $66,000.
TMZ reports it received the note just before 8 a.m. ET, and has handed it over to the FBI.
When asked by CNN about the new note, the FBI said, “Outside of our previously issued statements, we have no updates to share at this time.”
CNN has not been able to independently verify the existence or authenticity of the note and has reached out to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department for comment.
It has been almost a week since authorities briefed the media on the search for Nancy Guthrie
There are no news conferences planned regarding the search for Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said today, marking nearly a week since authorities have briefed the media.
Guthrie disappeared 11 days ago.
Authorities’ last briefing was February 5. The sheriff’s office said it will call a news conference “should a significant development occur.”
FBI searching roads near Nancy Guthrie’s house looking for evidence linked to person seen on doorbell camera
Numerous FBI agents are “conducting an extensive search” along the roads near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Catalina Foothills, the unincorporated community north of Tucson, Arizona, the FBI said Wednesday.
Agents and officers are searching for any items the person seen on doorbell camera video may have discarded, a law enforcement source familiar with the case told CNN.
“We appreciate the assistance and support we have received from the Tucson community,” the FBI said.
Investigators looking at the type of backpack in Nancy Guthrie video, officials say
Investigators are looking at the type of backpack the person was carrying in Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera footage, law enforcement officials told CNN.
The backpack appears to be an Ozark Trail Hiker Pack, according to a CNN analysis. Ozark Trail is Walmart’s private-label outdoor brand.
