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Carlos Palazuelos: 5 things to know about ‘DoorDash driver’ detained in Nancy Guthrie case as food company speaks out

Carlos Palazuelos, who was detained n connection with Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, is not being called a suspect at this time. DoorDash has now spoken out.

Published on: Feb 11, 2026, 13:54:23 IST
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The man who was detained by police for questioning in connection with Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has been identified by a family member as Carlos Palazuelos. He is not being called a suspect at this time, according to NewsNation.

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies block a street where a person was detained for questioning after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home, in Rio Rico, Arizona, U.S. February 10, 2026.  REUTERS/Rebecca Noble (REUTERS)
Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies block a street where a person was detained for questioning after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home, in Rio Rico, Arizona, U.S. February 10, 2026. REUTERS/Rebecca Noble (REUTERS)

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Carlos was released shortly after being detained, ABC 15 reporter Ford Hatchett said on X. “He only wants to be identified as Carlos. He says he was held at the scene of the initial traffic stop for hours. Full interview to come soon,” Hatchett wrote.

Carlos has been identified on social media as a “DoorDash driver.” The food ordering and delivery platform has now broken its silence amid the investigation.

Police executed a search warrant at Carlos’ home. Nancy remains missing, a source told the outlet.

Five things to know about Carlos Palazuelos

DoorDash broke its silence after Carlos was detained, saying in an X post that they have reached out to authorities after seeing the reports.

“We are urgently investigating reports that an individual detained in relation to the Nancy Guthrie case was a delivery driver. We have reached out to law enforcement and are ready to support their critical investigation in any way we can. Like tens of millions around the world, our hearts are with the Guthrie family during this heart-wrenching time,” DoorDash wrote.

 
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Sumanti Sen

Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.

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