TUCSON, Ariz. — Update on Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
One hundred days have passed since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie reportedly went missing from her Tucson home. Authorities indicate that there haven’t been significant updates as both the community and volunteer groups express eagerness to assist in the search.
Guthrie vanished from her residence in Catalina Foothills during the early hours of February 1st. Since then, there have been no sightings of her, apart from a masked individual captured on a doorbell camera. No further suspects have been publicly revealed.
“We just want to help, we just want to find Nancy Guthrie,” commented Josh Gill, an organizer with United Cajun Navy, a nonprofit focused on search and rescue operations. “That’s it.”
This group has previously achieved notable successes, such as locating a missing 14-year-old boy in Louisiana. Gill noted that tips have come in after UCN shared information about Guthrie’s case, leading to the discovery of the boy alive.
Another organization, Madres Buscadoras de Sonora, is also seeking permission to lend support.
Recent inquiries directed towards the Pima County Sheriff’s Department regarding search efforts were met with limited responses. They have opted to maintain silence beyond what was disclosed initially on February 2nd. However, Sheriff Chris Nanos hinted to FOX News Digital that they are nearing a breakthrough in the case, although specific details were withheld.
Investigators are working with a private lab in Florida that was analyzing DNA evidence collected from Guthrie’s home and have since submitted it to the FBI for advanced testing.
The situation has seen a significant lack of communication. Gill’s group previously submitted a 41-page proposal to collaborate with local authorities and suggested using volunteers equipped with specialized search resources. Unfortunately, they received no acknowledgment from the sheriff’s office, despite a petition requesting further review of the proposal.
Bob Kreigiel, a former deputy, expressed his disbelief at the refusal of help, stating, “At this point, I can’t imagine saying no to someone offering assistance.” Meanwhile, former FBI Supervisor Jason Pack speculated that considerable work may still be underway behind the scenes in order to push the case forward.
Rewards totaling over $1.2 million remain unclaimed, and the family has urged anyone with information to reach out to authorities anonymously at Tucson’s Crime Report Line.
