Neighbors of Nancy Guthrie shared that her dog had an unusual behavior, specifically waking her up during the night on two occasions, including the night she is believed to have been taken. Jeff Ramey, a resident nearby, mentioned the early morning hours of January 11 and February 1 when his own dog woke him up and seemed eager to go outside.
Ramey noted that this kind of activity was out of character for his dog, and when asked about the oddity, he simply said, “I just woke up at that time”—he emphasized it was unusual, stating it hadn’t happened since.
Nancy Guthrie, who is 84 years old and the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, went missing on January 31 after returning from dinner with her family, and was reported missing the following day when she didn’t arrive at church. Authorities suspect she may have been abducted from her home in the early hours of February 1.
Ramey recalled being awakened by his dog shortly after 1 a.m. that morning, taking them into his backyard, but not noticing anything unusual at the time. He mentioned the dogs being agitated, which prompted him to take them out. The surveillance footage he reviewed later made him realize how odd it was, given the circumstances surrounding Guthrie’s disappearance.
Among the evidence, authorities are paying particular attention to January 11, which Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos believes may have significance in the case, although the specifics remain unclear.
Nanos remarked that investigators are asking residents living within a two-mile radius of Guthrie’s home to check surveillance footage from January 1 to February 2, particularly highlighting January 11 for reasons beyond what has already been released.
Guthrie’s doorbell camera footage shows it was disconnected at 1:47 a.m. on February 1, shortly before she is thought to have been taken. A masked individual was seen in the video carrying an Ozark Trail backpack and appeared to have a holstered weapon.
Despite this, Nanos acknowledged that the timestamps have made it difficult to verify any connection with the events on January 11. As the investigation continues, no suspects have been publicly identified. Investigators have collected forensic evidence, including DNA, from inside the house, but nothing has provided clear leads.
Authorities remain optimistic about the evidence they have and are urging the public to come forward with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem. The FBI describes the suspect as being a man between 5’9” to 5’10” with a medium build, and they haven’t dismissed the possibility that more than one person could be involved.
Meanwhile, the Sheriff’s office has cautioned the public about potential scams related to the investigation, clarifying that there isn’t any official fundraiser associated with the case. There is, however, a reward of over $1 million for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery.
Anyone with details is encouraged to reach out to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
