Nancy Guthrie’s family cleared in abduction investigation

Officials have cleared the family of Nancy Guthrie of any involvement in her abduction, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office. The announcement came more than two weeks after the 84-year-old was taken from her home north of Tucson, Arizona.

“To be clear… the Guthrie family – to include all siblings and spouses – has been cleared as possible suspects in this case,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Monday. “The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case.”

Nanos’ comments come amid public speculation about the possible involvement of relatives, including Guthrie’s son-in-law.

Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills north of Tucson late January 31. She was reported missing February 1 after she failed to arrive at a friend’s home for a church service.

Authorities have described the suspect, who was captured on doorbell camera footage at her front door, as a male carrying a black “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack and wearing a handgun holster. Officials are working to trace the backpack, which is sold at Walmart.

The FBI has increased its reward to up to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie’s location or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her abduction.