At least three people have been detained in connection with the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of US journalist Savannah, who was last seen the night of January 31.
According to Fox News Digital, citing a local law enforcement source, authorities detained two males, plus one of their moms after receiving a tip. The source said a warrant had been served.
During a warrant execution, “technically, everyone is detained,” said the source. It remains unclear if any of them is a suspect.
On the eve of February, a large law enforcement operation unfolded in an area about two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home.
Fox News reported that a SWAT vehicle and the Pima County Sheriff’s Mobile Command Center had mobilized from headquarters several hours earlier.
More vehicles, some believed to be federal law enforcement, were seen arriving at a location. According to CNN, a first group of cars included marked sheriff’s units, while a second group included a federal evidence truck.
The SWAT vehicle was seen departing the scene earlier, while forensics trucks remain at the location.
Law enforcement has not announced what prompted the move, but investigators are expected to share additional information as it becomes available. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said “a written statement is forthcoming.”
Earlier Friday, Fox News said a surveillance plane circled the area for about an hour before moving south.
