Search for Missing Nancy Guthrie: Man Detained and Released, FBI Releases Images
Authorities recently searched a property in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, and a man who was detained for questioning has been released. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the detainment and subsequent release of the individual. The man, identified as Carlos Palazuelos, stated that his house was searched under a warrant, and he was informed that he resembled the person seen in security camera footage from Guthrie’s residence. The FBI released images of a masked and armed individual captured on Guthrie’s front door camera on the day she went missing in Tucson, Arizona. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement is directing inquiries to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
The released images show an unidentified person wearing a mask, gloves, sneakers, and carrying a backpack. The individual is armed, as confirmed by FBI Director Kash Patel, and at least one video clip shows a holstered gun. The person in the footage is seen covering the camera with a gloved hand and walking through the home’s front archway. The FBI recovered these images from residual data in backend systems. Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of "TODAY," posted one of the photos on her Instagram account, expressing hope that her mother is still alive and urging anyone with information to contact the FBI or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
President Donald Trump has reviewed the imagery and encouraged individuals with knowledge of the suspect to contact the FBI. The investigation into Guthrie’s disappearance involves state and federal law enforcement agencies, with three news outlets reporting the receipt of a ransom note related to the case. The note's contents align with descriptions provided by the FBI and the news outlets, but it has not been substantiated by any law enforcement agency. Guthrie’s family remains hopeful and seeks the public’s assistance in locating her. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos emphasized that Guthrie, despite her age, is mentally sharp but requires daily medication for her well-being. The investigation continues, with law enforcement agencies working diligently to find Nancy Guthrie and bring her home safely.