He appears to be unhurried, if not comfortable, while going about his crime. No sign of anxiety at all.
I wonder if he didn’t expect anyone to be at home when he went there...
Agree with those who believe this is some kind of cross border crime. The casual nature of his movement makes me think this is a burglary gone bad - not a pre-planned kidnapping. The ransome notes were bogus from some knucklehead.
Don’t think Ms Guthrie is alive. Hope I’m wrong.