Vacant House Near Guthrie Kidnapping Eyed as Possible Hideout

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Authorities are investigating a vacant property in the Tucson, Arizona neighborhood where Nancy Guthrie was abducted, according to a retired SWAT commander. The former Pima County SWAT boss told Parade magazine that the empty house could have provided cover and a staging location for the suspect(s) involved in Guthrie's kidnapping, which occurred nearly seven weeks ago.

Why it matters

The investigation into Guthrie's disappearance has been ongoing for over a month and a half, with few public updates. The potential discovery of a nearby vacant property that could have been used by the kidnappers represents a significant new lead that could aid in finding Guthrie and her abductors.

The details

Retired SWAT commander Bob Krygier told Parade that the vacant property near Guthrie's home could have served as a "home base or staging location" for the suspect(s) involved in the kidnapping. Krygier said the empty house would have provided the kidnappers with a "cover story to be at those locations at different times" as part of their operation.

• Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home approximately seven weeks ago.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Investigators will likely search the vacant property near Guthrie's home for any evidence that could aid in the ongoing kidnapping investigation.