TUCSON, Ariz. — Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has released two notes that may have been sent by one of the kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted from her home on February 1. The sheriff urged anyone with information to come forward and stated that investigators are reviewing tens of thousands of video clips related to the case. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. Nanos expressed optimism about the investigation, stating that leads are still being pursued and that the task force is examining a large volume of video footage for potential clues.
In an interview, Nanos explained that investigators are compartmentalizing the video footage to facilitate future assessments if new evidence arises. He mentioned that major companies, including Google, are assisting in the investigation by providing technological support. The sheriff emphasized the collaboration between his office and the FBI, noting that local FBI agents have been involved since the beginning of the investigation.
Despite challenges, including the inability to obtain a DNA profile from a hair sample found in Guthrie's home, Nanos indicated that advancements in technology could yield new leads. He mentioned that genetic genealogy research is being utilized to generate leads from family trees. The investigation remains active, and Nanos stated that new evidence could shift the focus back to individuals previously cleared as suspects. The sheriff concluded by urging anyone with information to contact law enforcement, highlighting that the total rewards offered in the case exceed $1.2 million.