“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,” they added.

The department confirmed there are no press briefings scheduled at this time, but said that if a significant development occurs, a press conference will be called.

The sheriff’s office also confirmed an “active law enforcement presence” at the Guthrie residences will continue tonight and into tomorrow as part of the ongoing investigative process, including the expansion of the search and follow-up on new leads.

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As the search for Nancy Guthrie expands and new leads come in, investigators said that in order “to preserve the integrity of this criminal investigation, details of that process are not being released at this time.”

Authorities emphasized the scale of the public response so far.

“Thousands of calls have been received across multiple tip lines, and investigators continue to review them,” the spokesperson said.