Person Detained for Questioning in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

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A person has been detained for questioning in connection with the apparent abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County Sheriff's Office announced late Tuesday. The individual, who was not named, was detained during a traffic stop south of Tucson, Arizona earlier in the day. Authorities said the subject is currently being questioned in the Nancy Guthrie investigation and that additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Why it matters

The detention of a person of interest marks a significant development in the high-profile case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, which has captivated national attention since the 84-year-old went missing from her Tucson-area home on January 31. Guthrie is the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who has made emotional public pleas for help in finding her mother.

The details

According to authorities, Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on January 31 when she was dropped off at her home by family members after dinner. She was reported missing around noon the next day after she did not show up at a friend's house to watch an online church service. The FBI has released new images and video showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Guthrie's front door on the morning of her disappearance.

• On January 31, Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:45 p.m. when she was dropped off at her home.
• On February 1, Nancy Guthrie was reported missing around noon after she did not show up at a friend's house.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the detained individual out on bail.