Police activity connected to the search for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of US news anchor Savannah Guthrie, is underway at a residence about two miles from her home.
Armed police teams have been seen coming in and going from the area, with a sheriff's vehicle blocking the road.
This operation follows local officials' reports indicating that investigators found DNA at Guthrie's address that does not belong to her or anyone close to her.
The 84-year-old disappeared in the night from her Tucson, Arizona home nearly two weeks ago, with authorities suspecting she was taken against her will.
In a social media post, the sheriff's department confirmed that law enforcement activity is ongoing related to the Guthrie case without disclosing further details.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that investigators are actively working a lead. More than a dozen law enforcement vehicles, including SWAT teams and forensics, have been reported in the area.
Evidence collected includes several gloves found approximately two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home, while the sheriff's department clarified that a glove's discovery inside her property is inaccurate.
All evidence has been dispatched for laboratory analysis. Recently, the FBI released a physical description of the suspect as a male, 5ft 9in to 5ft 10in, with an average build.
After releasing doorbell camera footage of the suspect, investigators received over 13,000 tips, including 4,000 in just 24 hours. The FBI increased the reward for information regarding Guthrie's disappearance from $50,000 to $100,000.
The county sheriff's department emphasized that the suspect description remains crucial to their investigation, while they are not ruling out any individuals or possibilities.
Authorities have appealed for video footage from local residents, emphasizing the urgency of the case due to Nancy Guthrie's need for daily medication and limited mobility. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings continue to share appeals on social media, expressing hope for their mother's safe return.
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