The FBI has released a detailed physical description of the suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman who vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home two weeks ago. Nancy's daughter, Savannah Guthrie, a US news anchor, has been tirelessly searching for her mother, and the FBI's latest update has brought them closer to finding her.
The suspect is believed to be a man between 5ft 9in and 5ft 10in tall, with an average build. This information comes from the analysis of doorbell camera footage, which shows a man matching this description near Nancy's home. The FBI has also identified the backpack worn by the suspect as a 25-litre Ozark Trail Hiker Pack, adding another layer of evidence to the case.
The authorities have received an overwhelming response to their appeal for information, with over 13,000 tips coming in since February 1st. This includes 4,000 tips in the 24 hours after the doorbell camera footage was released, indicating the public's strong interest in helping find Nancy.
The FBI has doubled the reward for information leading to Nancy's safe return from $50,000 to $100,000, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. A man was recently detained in connection with the case, but he was released after his home was searched, and he claimed not to know Nancy Guthrie.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have taken to social media, pleading for their mother's safe return. They believe she is still alive and are willing to pay for her release, showing their unwavering determination to bring their mother home.