Sheriff Chris Nanos says Nancy Guthrie’s family and relatives are not suspects in the kidnapping; they are victims who cooperated throughout the investigation.

Authorities urge the media to avoid speculation and to pursue compassionate, professional reporting as the case unfolds.

Investigators have recovered DNA from inside Guthrie’s home and are using blue-light searches to identify additional traces.

TMZ and other outlets are continuing to cover the case, signaling ongoing developments to come.

The FBI describes the suspect as male, about 5'9" to 5'10", with an average build, seen carrying a black backpack, and a $100,000 reward is offered for information.

Officials indicate ongoing investigative updates and reassessment of evidence, with no final conclusions yet.

A glove found near Guthrie’s home is awaiting DNA results, potentially matching surveillance footage of a suspect.

Video teams expanded searches within a two-mile radius of Guthrie’s residence for activity, collecting items like gloves for analysis.

On February 15, authorities recovered gloves about two miles from the home that contain a DNA profile and were sent for testing.

Investigators are pursuing multiple possible leads and motives, including burglary or abduction related to Savannah Guthrie, with others still in contention.

CNN notes three major investigative challenges: victim safety, managing thousands of leads, and maintaining inquiry integrity amid heavy public scrutiny.

Besides the latest statements, there are no additional public details about motive or suspects in the excerpt.