The mysterious circumstances surrounding Nancy Guthrie have taken a sharp turn following the release of a new home security video. Local authorities are now facing intense public scrutiny as the community seeks answers to the contradictions raised by the recording.

As the Sheriff's Office addresses these emerging concerns, many are questioning whether the original timeline of the case still holds up.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos countered recent press reports concerning the doorbell video in the Nancy Guthrie matter, dismissing the claims as entirely 'speculative.' In a recent briefing, the Sheriff remarked, 'We are aware the doorbell images released earlier in the investigation depict a suspect in different stages of attire, including with and without a backpack.'

Statement regarding doorbell surveillance footage in the Nancy Guthrie Investigation -pic.twitter.com/JZhd3i8Wx5

'There is no date or time stamp associated with these images. Therefore, any suggestion that the photographs were taken on different days is purely speculative.' He added: 'This remains an active and ongoing criminal investigation.'

'As with any investigation, conclusions will be guided by verifiable evidence and established facts. Speculation, without factual support, does not advance the investigative process.'

Following Monday's reports from several news outlets, the sheriff's office issued a response. Those close to the case suggest the masked person seen on camera—the individual suspected of taking 'Today' presenter Savannah Guthrie's mother—visited the Tucson, Arizona home before 1 February.

Family members last saw Nancy on the night of 31 January, after she returned home from an evening of dinner and games. Concerns grew the following Sunday when she failed to show up for church, prompting a missing person report by midday.

More than a week ago, the FBI confirmed they had identified both the suspect's height and the backpack visible in the previously released Nest footage. At the same time, the reward for information was raised to $100,000 (approximately £74,000).

JUST IN FROM FBI:-Increased reward to $100,000 for Nancy Guthrie or info that can lead to arrest-Suspect is described as male, approximately 5’9” - 5’10” tall with average build.-In the video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpackCall tips…pic.twitter.com/agecQDwKgg

Source: International Business Times UK