Investigators probing the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have recovered small thumbnail images from motion-activated cameras around her home, but the photos show nothing suspicious, according to sources briefed on the investigation. Authorities are also examining reports of internet glitches in the neighborhood the night Guthrie vanished, while the Pima County sheriff warns the suspected abductor could strike again as the investigation continues.
“Today” show host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have posted several videos on social media pleading for help in the search for their 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing from her Tucson home on Feb. 1.
Images extracted from motion cameras
ABC News cited unnamed sources "briefed on the investigation" who told the outlet that investigators were able to retrieve small, thumbnail images from motion-activated cameras pointed at Guthrie's backyard, side yard and swimming pool — but not video.
The cameras didn't capture anything suspicious, the sources told ABC.
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During a report on the "Today" show on March 6, NBC News correspondent Liz Kreutz shared that authorities canvassing Nancy Guthrie's neighborhood on March 5 had asked residents whether they noticed any issues with their internet service the night of Guthrie's disappearance.
"They (said) the investigators told them that several people in the area have mentioned glitches with their internet that night," Kreutz, who spoke to three homeowners, said.
Nanos: Abductor could strike again
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told NBC News earlier in the week that the man suspected of abducting Nancy Guthrie could target another victim and urged residents to be on alert.
"We believe we know why he did this," Nanos said. "And we believe that it was targeted, but we're not 100% sure of that. And so it'd be silly to tell people 'Don't worry about it — you're not his target.'"
Nanos declined to elaborate on any potential motive that investigators had identified.
No new information from Nanos
On Friday, March 13, the department issued this statement:
"The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to analyze various forms of evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case, including material from laboratories as well as images and videos captured by cameras," the statement said. "At this time, we will not comment on the details or status of this analysis."
