Authorities have cleared family members of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie as suspects in her disappearance, as investigators continue to pursue leads in a case that has drawn national attention.
Guthrie was reported missing Feb. 1 from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson after she failed to attend a scheduled church meeting. Investigators soon began treating the case as a possible abduction after discovering signs of a struggle at the residence, including blood on the porch and surveillance footage showing a masked individual at the front door in the early morning hours.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said all members of the Guthrie family, including her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, have been ruled out as suspects.
“The family has been fully cooperative and should be considered victims in this case,” Nanos said during a news briefing.
Guthrie, who has limited mobility and requires daily medication, has not been seen since the day she was reported missing. Her health condition has heightened concern among authorities and relatives.
Investigation developments
Law enforcement officials said doorbell camera images of the masked person at the home remain a central focus of the investigation. Authorities have also recovered gloves near the search area that are being tested for DNA, though results have not yet been released.
Several individuals have been detained and questioned in connection with the case, but no arrests have been made. Investigators executed a search warrant at a residence within a few miles of Guthrie’s home, but authorities said the search did not immediately result in charges.
Officials also acknowledged receiving communications resembling ransom demands, including messages requesting cryptocurrency. Authorities cautioned that not all such messages have been verified and declined to provide further details, citing the ongoing investigation.
Public appeals
Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC’s morning program, has made multiple public appeals for information about her mother’s whereabouts. In a recent message, she urged anyone with knowledge of the case to come forward, saying it is “never too late to do the right thing.”
The case has prompted widespread attention and support from viewers and public figures nationwide.
Sheriff’s officials said search efforts remain active, with local and federal law enforcement agencies continuing to review surveillance footage, forensic evidence and tips from the public.
Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts remain unknown as the investigation enters its third week. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.