What we're covering
• Law enforcement activity: An operation linked to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance took place Friday night at a residence near her home, the sheriff’s department said. More than a dozen vehicles, including those from SWAT and forensics, were seen at the location before roads reopened after about four hours.
• DNA being tested: Investigators found DNA at Guthrie’s property that doesn’t belong to her or those close to her, officials said yesterday. It’s being tested, along with several gloves found as far as 10 miles away from the residence.
• Details on suspect emerge: The FBI described the suspect seen in doorbell footage as a 5’9”-5’10” tall male with an average build and wearing an Ozark Trail Hiker backpack.
Law enforcement activity took place near Guthrie's home last night. What happened?
Law enforcement vehicles were seen late Friday at a location two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home for an operation that authorities said was related to the investigation into her disappearance.
Roads have since reopened and law enforcement vehicles have left the site, according to a CNN producer. Here’s a look at what happened:
- Law enforcement vehicles seen: More than a dozen law enforcement vehicles, including those from SWAT and forensics, descended on a residence two miles from Guthrie’s home. Multiple roads were closed and reopened about four hours later, according to CNN teams on the ground.
- Authorities seen at second location: Local authorities and the FBI also converged at a second location near where law enforcement activity was underway. It’s unknown if the new location was related to the ongoing Guthrie investigation. Authorities were seen investigating a gray Range Rover in a parking lot of a restaurant.
- Official comment from authorities: Shortly after law enforcement were seen converging, Pima County Sheriff’s Department said a written statement would be “forthcoming,” later saying that, at the FBI’s request, no additional information was available.
- No indication of Guthrie’s whereabouts: A law enforcement source said on Friday that officials have still not identified her location or the identity of her abductor. Authorities are appealing to the public for any tips that may help them solve the case.
- DNA and gloves under analysis: Investigators have found DNA at Guthrie’s property that does not belong to her or those close to her, officials said. Several gloves have also been recovered as part of the investigation, with the furthest 10 miles from Guthrie’s home, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
Analysis: How suspect's backpack could be key to Guthrie investigation
The suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie was seen in doorbell camera footage wearing an Ozark Trail Hiker backpack, which can be found in Walmart stores across the US.
CNN’s Erin Burnett and John Miller look at how the backpack could play a role in solving the case.
CNN's Erin Burnett and John Miller look at how the backpack worn by the suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie could play a role in solving the case.
