A delivery driver briefly detained in connection with the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has been released without charges. Carlos Palazuelos, 36, was taken into custody on February 10 in Arizona as the search for Nancy — mother of Savannah Guthrie — entered its 11th day. Authorities have not named any official suspects. Speaking outside his home, Palazuelos said he was held for several hours and maintained his innocence. He told reporters he had never heard of Nancy Guthrie and may have delivered a package to her home around February 1, near the time she went missing.

“I hope they find the real suspect and clear my name,” he said. DoorDash confirmed it is cooperating with investigators and expressed sympathy for the Guthrie family, stating it is ready to assist authorities however possible. Meanwhile, the broader investigation continues.

Two ransom deadlines demanding $6 million in bitcoin have passed without resolution, and officials have not confirmed any suspects. The FBI recently released surveillance images showing a masked individual allegedly tampering with Nancy’s doorbell camera on the morning of her disappearance. Investigators recovered the images through technical analysis after initial data appeared inaccessible.

Authorities have not confirmed whether the person in the footage has been identified and continue urging the public to share any credible information. As the case remains active, those briefly connected to the investigation — including Palazuelos — face the personal and professional impact of scrutiny in a high-profile search while officials work to uncover the truth.