Man Detained and Released in Nancy Guthrie Case Speaks Out: ‘I’m Innocent’

The man detained by authorities on Tuesday, February 10 and questioned on his whereabouts in connection with Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping is speaking out, insisting he is innocent.

The man, who identified himself as Carlos, spoke to reporters following his release. He said he was driving in his vehicle in Rio Rica, Arizona, on Tuesday night when he was pulled over by law enforcement.

Carlos said he works as a delivery driver for GLS. When asked by journalists if he was “shocked” by the stop, he said yes.

“They held me against my will. They didn’t even read me my rights until two hours later,” Carlos explained in an interview posted on X. “My wrist is all f**king swollen from the handcuffs.”

He said he was working, or “dashing,” when he realized he was being followed, and confirmed he “pulled up on” the law enforcement officials.

“I waited two hours. What the f**k am I doing here. I didn’t do anything. I’m innocent,” he said.

Asked if he knows who Nancy Guthrie is, he said, “No. That’s the problem. No, I don’t know anything.” He added that he was unaware of the case.

“I don’t follow the news. I don’t watch the news,” he explained.

Carlos went on to claim that both his car and van were investigated while he waited.

They sat me in the car. They didn’t ask me no questions, no nothing.”

Carlos said he hopes the FBI ultimately identifies the person responsible so his name can be cleared.

“I hope they get the suspect ‘cause I’m not it. And they better do their job and find the suspect that did it so they can clear my name. Look at what I’m putting my family through. My parents are in Tucson,” he said.

Carlos also alleged that police broke his front door and garage door.

Nancy Guthrie,84, is the mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie and her siblings Annie and Cameron. She has been missing since Sunday, February 1.

Savannah and her family have made multiple pleas to her alleged kidnappers to show proof of life, and said they are willing to pay for Nancy’s return. The FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy. And on Tuesday, February 10, police released surveillance footage showing a man outside of Guthrie’s home in the early morning hours she is believed to have been taken.