Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is sharing an update on his communication with Nancy Guthrie’s family.
More than 100 days after Savannah Guthrie’s mom was reported missing in Tucson, Arizona, Nanos revealed to People that “I personally am not” in touch with the family.
Instead, ongoing contact with Nancy’s relatives is handled through other investigators on the case.
“If they need the family for anything, they get in touch with them and the family,” he said in an interview published Thursday, May 14. “It works both ways.”
As Nancy’s family continues to wait for answers, Nanos said he understands the frustration surrounding the case. At the same time, he confirmed that local law enforcement and the FBI continue investigating leads with the goal of reuniting Nancy with her loved ones.. (A $1 million reward also remains in effect for information leading to the recovery of Nancy, 84.)
“The public is frustrated. Even the Guthrie family,” he said in the interview. “Every passing second must feel like 100 days because they don’t know. What matters is moving forward carefully so we don’t make mistakes or falsely accuse somebody or make a bad arrest.”
During a March interview with Today’s Hoda Kotb, Savannah, 54, was asked how her family felt about the way the investigation was being conducted.
“Well, it’s still going and people have worked tirelessly, tirelessly,” Savannah said. “And we see that. But we need answers. We cannot be at peace without knowing and someone can do the right thing. And it is never too late to do the right thing. And our hearts are focused on that.”
Nancy was reported missing on February 1 after not attending a virtual church service. Although police have yet to name or identify any suspects, Nanos previously shared that the Guthrie family has been “fully, 100 percent completely” cooperative.”
Instead, police believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will. The FBI previously released photos of a masked assailant approaching her front door in the middle of the night.
“My team, I’ve said all along, they’re gonna solve this,” Nanos said to People. “I fully 100 percent believe that. … We still get calls, we still get tips. Even if the tip is from last night, 102 days later, because it might be somebody calling saying, ‘Somebody in this neighborhood doesn’t look right.’ We tell our folks here in Pima County: if you see something suspicious to you, call us.”
Anyone with information on Nancy’s disappearance is urged to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit http://tips.fbi.gov.
