The FBI has announce a $50,000 reward for information in the case of Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for five days, as federal authorities formally join the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in the investigation.
In a statement, the FBI said the reward is being offered for information that leads to the recovery of Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance. Investigators believe the additional resources and public assistance could be critical as the search continues.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Thursday that the investigation remains active, though authorities are still waiting on some forensic results. He explained that parts of the case have entered a phase that requires patience, including the return of laboratory reports, while detectives continue pursuing leads.
Some DNA evidence submitted for analysis has already been processed. Nanos said DNA believed to be the strongest potential source for identifying a suspect returned only minimal results. However, blood discovered on the porch of Guthrie’s home was confirmed to belong to her.
“There’s still more items that have been submitted. We just haven’t got them back yet,” Nanos said during a news conference. “In the meantime, we’re not just sitting on our haunches waiting. We do have a number of leads coming in.”
Investigators have not identified any suspects or persons of interest at this stage of the investigation. Nanos emphasized that while there are leads being evaluated, no individual has emerged as a prime suspect.
“We have nobody of interest or any suspects that you would consider a prime suspect,” Nanos said. “We’re not there yet.”
Despite the lack of arrests or suspects, authorities say they remain hopeful that Guthrie can still be found. Nanos said investigators believe she is still alive.
“Right now, we believe Nancy is still out there,” he said.
The sheriff added that both his department and the FBI have been working around the clock since Guthrie was reported missing. Detectives continue to follow up on tips, analyze evidence, and coordinate with federal agents to determine what happened.
“We just want her home and find a way to get to the bottom of all of this,” Nanos said.
Authorities continue to urge anyone with information about Guthrie’s disappearance to contact law enforcement immediately. The investigation remains ongoing.