Search Continues for Missing Nancy Guthrie
The search for Nancy Guthrie, aged 84 and the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has entered its seventh week since she went missing on Sunday morning. Savannah has taken time off from NBC’s Olympic coverage to support her family during this difficult period. Although she returned briefly to her colleagues earlier this month after coming back to New York from her hometown, she hasn’t resumed her work yet.
Nancy is feared to have been abducted from her long-time home located in the upscale Catalina Foothills region, just north of Tucson, on February 1 in the early morning hours. Investigators have released footage from a Google Nest Doorbell camera showing a masked individual, however, the suspect’s identity remains unclear. Some additional images, which were not disclosed publicly, were recovered last week, although their relevance to the case is still under evaluation.
Efforts to find Nancy have expanded, with billboards now displayed across multiple states from Texas to California. Reports of sightings have surfaced in major cities like Houston and Los Angeles, urging anyone with information to step forward.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos conveyed earlier in a conversation with Savannah’s network, NBC, that the suspect could “definitely” strike again and hinted that there might be a known motive behind the kidnapping. He stated, “We believe it was targeted, but that’s not set in stone. It wouldn’t be wise to assure the public they’re not a target. They very well might be.”
Authorities have indicated that Nancy’s pacemaker synchronized via Bluetooth around 2:30 a.m. on the night she disappeared. Evidence, including bloodstains found on her front porch leading to the driveway, suggests a struggle, as the footprints appeared to stop there.
Furthermore, a mixed DNA sample discovered at the scene has been sent to a private laboratory in Florida, but no conclusive results have emerged yet. The FBI, utilizing genetic genealogy research and their database of known criminals, has been working to develop leads, albeit with limited success.
Interestingly, Sheriff Nanos also pointed out some issues regarding a power outage or internet disruption that occurred early on the day Nancy was taken, mentioning that utility equipment near her house showed signs of tampering.
As the investigation continues, the combined reward for any information that could help solve the case has surpassed $1.2 million. The family encourages anyone with details to reach out by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI.
