As the search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, continues, there is a major new update.
TMZ reports that a “person of interest has been detained by The Pima County Sheriff’s Office,” adding that the law enforcement source says “it is not a member of the Guthrie family.”
CNN added that “the person has not been charged,” and they were “located south of Tucson.” ABC News stated that “there’s no indication that the person who was detained is the figure seen in the newly released video footage.”
Pima County Sheriff’s Department Releases A Statement
“Earlier today, Pima County Sheriff’s Department deputies detained a subject during a traffic stop South of Tuscan. The subject is currently being questioned in connection to the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.”
FBI Releases Photos of The Suspect
Earlier on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Office released photos of the suspect.
A video of the suspect was also shared by FBI Director Kash Patal, showing the person approaching Nancy’s door.
“Law enforcement has uncovered these previously inaccessible new images showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance,” Patel said in his post.
The video shows a male figure with a backpack wearing a ski mask and gloves approach Nancy’s home. Once he noticed the camera, he tore it off the door. Following the release of the photos and video, authorities received a heavy increase in calls, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told CNN’s Jake Tapper.
Savannah Guthrie shared the images to her Instagram account, including a message writing, “Someone out there recognizes this person. We believe she is still out there. Bring her home.”
Activity Reported In Bitcoin Account Tied To Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
In an interview with CNN, TMZ founder Harvey Levin revealed that there has been activity in a bitcoin account that was tied to the first alleged ransom note.
“I can only tell you that we have seen activity in the account,” Levin told CNN’s Erin Burnett. He did not provide an exact amount.
Local Tucson news outlet KGUN then added that the activity was for less than $300.
Police Search Area Near Annie Guthrie’s Home
On Tuesday, Feb. 10, The Daily Mail reported that there was heightened police activity near the home of Nancy’s daughter, Annie.
According to CNN, “Law enforcement have been knocking on doors in the neighborhood and asking whether they can look at their,” with residents said to be cooperating.
This comes after officials were at Annie’s house on Sunday, with the outlet adding that “bright flashes –– possibly from authorities taking photographs –– were observed through the windows.” Nancy was at Annie’s house the night before her disappearance.
It’s Kash PATEL. Illiterate journalists – SMH.
“asking if they could look at their.” Look at their WHAT?!