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Former Pima County Officer Offers Insight into Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Pima County, AZ – As the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie enters its 36th day, a retired Pima County SWAT commander has shared his perspective on what he believes could be the crucial elements in solving her disappearance. Guthrie was reported missing on February 1st, and the case has garnered significant attention, including revelations from a criminal attorney highlighting “six huge red flags” that “don’t add up.”
Bob Krygier, a former Pima County law enforcement lieutenant, spoke with Parade about his insights, emphasizing the enduring value of traditional police work. “Good old-fashioned police work,” Krygier stated. “Following up on leads, knocking on doors, working hand in hand with all investigators and with the public.”
Krygier believes that the breakthrough in the case will likely come from either electronic evidence, such as cell phone data, camera footage, or GPS records, or scientific evidence like DNA, fingerprints, or lab results. He suggested that these avenues could help authorities piece together details from existing evidence and tips. Following such developments, Krygier anticipates that investigators will “follow up more leads” and ultimately be able to make an arrest.
Another significant possibility, according to Krygier, is that a tip from the public will directly identify who was at Guthrie’s front door. “I’ve said for weeks that someone knows who that person is.
Or at least has a good idea who it might be,” he explained. “At some point hopefully being a good person will win out and they will call the tip lines that are available.”
Krygier also acknowledged the powerful motivator of the reward money. “If being a good person doesn’t win out for them, that dollar amount in the reward probably will,” he added. “Bad guys like to talk amongst themselves, at some point hopefully the suspect slips up and makes a comment to someone who has a heart, or at least wants some money for their bank account.”
The reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery has now reached an impressive $1.2 million, a combined effort from her family and law enforcement. On February 24th, TODAY Show anchor Savannah Guthrie announced in a video that her family was offering a $1 million award.
Krygier’s sentiments regarding the impact of rewards are echoed by retired FBI agent Greg Roger, who previously told Parade that rewards often play a critical role in solving cases. “I have worked a number of cases where rewards made all the difference,” Roger stated. “I am hopeful someone will decide the reward in this case is worth the risk of cooperating.”
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31st after being dropped off from a family dinner and was reported missing by her family on February 1st. The search continues as authorities and the public remain hopeful for her safe return.