Authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was taken from her Tucson, Arizona home during the early hours of February 1. Nancy, the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing by her family later that day after she failed to join friends for a virtual church service.
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department released new updates about the investigation on February 27, indicating that they are reallocating resources to focus specifically on the case. While they did not provide detailed information on the adjustments, they confirmed that the investigation remains active and will continue until they either locate Nancy Guthrie or have exhausted all leads.
As part of their ongoing efforts, investigators are reviewing surveillance footage of vehicles around the Catalina Foothills area and beyond. Recently, a couple who lives approximately 2.5 miles from Nancy’s residence shared new video footage captured around the time of her suspected abduction. This footage, obtained by Fox News, shows a car speeding down a road just minutes after investigators believe Nancy was taken from her home.
The timeline surrounding Nancy’s disappearance is particularly troubling. According to sheriff’s department records, her doorbell camera was disconnected at 1:47 a.m., followed by a dark figure being spotted on the camera at 2:12 a.m. Just moments later, at 2:28 a.m., her pacemaker lost its connection with her cellphone app. This information adds to the urgency surrounding Nancy’s case.
A significant development occurred on February 10, when authorities released surveillance images and video showing a masked individual armed with a firearm at Nancy’s front door shortly before her vanishing. The suspect was described by the FBI’s Phoenix office as a male approximately 5’9″ to 5’10” tall, with an average build, and carrying a distinct black “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack likely purchased at Walmart. The identification of this backpack has been highlighted as one of the most promising leads thus far in the investigation.
While the search for Nancy continues, her family has been left in a state of uncertainty. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings are anxiously waiting for any information that might shed light on their mother’s whereabouts. To assist in the search, the Guthrie family has placed a reward of up to $1 million for any information leading to Nancy’s safe return. In addition, they are donating $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, while a separate FBI reward of $100,000 for information remains in effect.
In a poignant video posted on social media on February 16, Savannah expressed her family’s desperate hope for her mother’s return. She urged anyone with relevant information to come forward and help in the search effort. The emotional plea highlights the profound impact this incident has had on the family and the wider community.
As investigators continue to follow up on leads, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department maintains a presence in the Guthrie neighbourhood. They assure the public that they are determined to find Nancy and that the investigation will persist with renewed focus in the coming weeks.
Anyone with information regarding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is urged to contact either the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900 or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). The ongoing search for Nancy emphasises the urgency of community involvement in assisting law enforcement and the importance of hope during such distressing circumstances.