Sheriff Chris Nanos Reveals Why Nancy Guthrie’s Neighbors Were Asked To Share Security Footage From Weeks Before Her Disappearance
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The sheriff is leading the investigation Nancy GuthrieHer disappearance revealed the real reason why her neighbors in Arizona were asked to provide her with videos taken on an unscheduled day more than two weeks before she went missing.
On March 22, which was the 50th day since the 84-year-old man was thought to have been kidnapped, Nancy’s daughter, “Today” Savannah Guthriehe asked his mother’s neighbors to give him any security camera footage taken over the three days.
Savannah highlighted a new day of interest in her mother’s case, urging Tucson residents to come forward with any important memories from the Jan. 31, Feb. 1, again Jan. 11, although he did not reveal the significance of this third day.
“It is possible that a member of this community has information that he does not even know is important,” he wrote. “We hope that people search their memories, especially during the important times of Jan. 31 and early morning of Feb. 1, and the evening of Jan. 11.
“We’re asking this community to reconsider our mother’s story—please look for camera footage, journal notes, text messages, comments or conversations that may be important in retrospect. No detail is too small. It could be the key.”
Speaking to NBC News, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos explained that Jan. 11 was initially flagged by investigators by Google—the company behind the Nest security camera placed at Nancy’s front door, which captured a photo of a masked, armed man coming to her place on the morning of February 1.
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According to Nanos, Google initially told investigators that the images of a masked man outside Nancy’s home may have been taken on January 11. again Feb. 1—but said the media giant later retracted the comment.
“Google initially reported that date as ‘possible’ and then retracted the statement,” he told the NBC host. Liz Kreutz.
Nanos’ update came hours after Savannah shared an emotional message on her Instagram account, in which she asked residents in her mother’s community to “refocus” on her mother’s case.
“We are so grateful for the outpouring of neighbors, friends and the people of Tucson. We are all family now,” she wrote. “We continue to believe that Tucsonans, and the greater community of southern Arizona, hold the key to finding a solution to this case.”
Savannah, who shared a message on her behalf; siblings, Annie Guthrie again Cameron Guthrie; and their significant others, admitted that her family currently feels like they are in a critical situation, they cannot grieve their mother until she is returned to them.
“We miss our mother with every breath and we will not be able to have peace until she comes home,” he wrote. “We can’t be sad; we’re just sad and wondering. We’re only focused on finding him and bringing him home.
“We want to celebrate his good life and courage. But we won’t do that until he is brought to his final resting place.
“Thank you for continuing to pray without ceasing.”
Since Savannah’s mother disappeared on Feb. 1, detectives from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, along with FBI agents, have been canvassing his neighbors, going door-to-door asking questions, and asking anyone who lives within a few miles of the home to pass on any photos taken by their home security systems.
It was also reported earlier this month that investigators were looking at a vacant house in the Nancy area, with a NewsNation reporter. Brian Entin—who has been on the ground outside of Tucson for weeks—says the FBI “keeps asking” about the residence.
“Some of the things they talked about was one neighbor who left before Nancy disappeared, and they asked a lot of questions about that situation,” Entin revealed on the latest episode of his YouTube show, “Brian Entin Investigates.”
“You can say that’s related to what happened. But that’s what the FBI is asking about.”
While Etin did not share any other details aboutwhythe location may have attracted interest from authorities, a retired Pima County SWAT chiefBob Krygiershed light on how the residence may have played a role in Nancy’s kidnapping in a new interview with Parade.
Krygier explained that, often in situations like this, kidnappers will look for an empty space or building near their victim and use it as a hiding place where they can keep tabs on the person they are after.
The former official said authorities may be checking any vacant homes near Nancy’s residence for this reason—investigate whether those responsible for her disappearance used any property in the area as a “stage area” before committing the crime.
“They could look [these kinds of homes] such as the possible home base or staging areas of the suspect. It could give them a cover story to be in those places at different times,” Krygier noted, adding that the structures would enable the hijacker to stay “under the radar” while watching “what’s going on in the area.”
“A place like [a vacant home]out of the public eye, it can also be a place to set up surveillance equipment if anyone chooses [to do so]. It can be easily hidden in a building or place without anyone knowing,” he continued.
What is the full timeline of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance?
Nanos noted at a press conference on February 5 that, although the timing is close, his team has gathered a lot of evidence that points to Nancy’s movements—and the timeline of her apparent abduction.
Nancy was reported missing around 12:00 pm on February 1, about 14 hours after she was dropped off after a family dinner. When he failed to attend his regular Sunday church gathering, his friends alerted his family, who found his house empty.
SATURDAY, JAN. 31
5:32 p.mNancy goes to Annie’s house in an Uber “to eat dinner and play games with the family.”
9:48 p.mThe garage door opened at Nancy’s house when she was left by her daughter.
9:50 p.mThe garage door closes, indicating that Nancy is inside the home.
SUNDAY, FEB. 1
1:47 a.mThe security camera on Nancy’s doorbell is disconnected.
2:12 a.mMotion is detected on a home security camera. No recordings of this are available yet.
2:28 a.mNancy’s pacemaker app shows that the device has been disconnected from her phone.
11:00 a.mNancy fails to arrive at her friend’s house, where she has been going to watch the live church service.
11:56 a.mNancy’s family goes to her house to check on her and finds the place empty.
12:03 p.mThe family calls 911 to report Nancy missing.
12:14 p.mThe police arrived at Nancy’s house.
