India, June 8 -- Police officers looking into the Nancy Guthrie case are reaching out to the public for any information following the emergence of a new theory involving a "local handyman."

Nancy, 84, has been unaccounted for since February 1, when she was taken from her home during the night. Since then, there have been no sightings or communications from her. A reward of $1.2 million is currently available for information that leads to Nancy's safe return, yet no suspects have been apprehended or charged in relation to the case.

Savannah Guthrie, Nancy's daughter and host of the Today Show, has consistently made appeals to her mother's alleged abductors and announced the reward, but to no avail. However, a new investigative perspectiv...