NEWSNancy Guthrie Ransom Deadline Passes as New Photo of Alleged Suspect Released on Day 10
As the ransom deadline passed for Nancy Guthrie, a new image of the alleged kidnapper emerged.
Feb. 10 2026, Published 1:16 p.m. ET
The final deadline outlined in an alleged ransom note connected to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance passed Monday night without any proof of life or resolution.
At the same time, authorities said they were pursuing "new leads" in the case.
Ongoing Investigation
A photo of an alleged suspect was released on February 10.
"The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance remains active and ongoing," a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed Monday evening, per Fox News.
The department added, "We understand the significant public interest in this case; however, investigators need time and space to do their work. If and when relevant information becomes available, it will be shared."
Police are looking into new leads.
No press briefings were scheduled, but the spokesperson said a press conference would be called if a significant development occurred.
Officials confirmed an "active law enforcement presence" at the Guthrie residences would continue Monday night and into Tuesday, as the search expanded and investigators followed up on new leads.
Authorities emphasized the volume of public response so far.
"Thousands of calls have been received across multiple tip lines, and investigators continue to review them," the spokesperson said.
Suspect Photo Released
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A photo of the alleged suspect was released on February 10.
On Tuesday, February 10, the FBI revealed they were going to release a suspect photo in Nancy's disappearance.
The picture showed a person wearing a mask and a backpack, per NBC special report.
The update comes a day after the FBI reported that no suspects had been identified.
Police also stated they were “not aware of any continued communication between the Guthrie family and suspected kidnappers.”
The announcement comes after the 5 p.m. Arizona time ransom deadline of $6 million in Bitcoin wasn't met on Monday, February 9.
The person was wearing a mask and a backpack.
'Crime Gone Wrong'
Experts say Nancy's kidnapping could have been a 'crime gone wrong.'
Former SWAT team captain Josh Schirard told Daily Mail that the missed deadline signaled a clear shift for law enforcement.
"The deadline passing just tells law enforcement we need to close this particular path of investigation and continue putting efforts and resources and assets into the ones that might be more viable," he said.
According to Josh, the desperation of the Guthrie family, seen in both heartbreaking Instagram videos, may have been exploited by opportunists with no real knowledge of Nancy's whereabouts.
"Everyone has questioned the legitimacy and authenticity of these ransom notes and... this just tells us that, okay, this wasn't real," he said.
FBI supervisory special agent Rob Chadwick said during an appearance on The Will Cain Show on Monday, February 9, per Fox News, "The facts of what I see available to use right now are more in line with a potential crime gone wrong."
"It could've been targeted, could have been random – we don't know. But we don't see a traditional kidnapping or designed kidnapping for ransom," he continued.
