More people are likely to be detained as authorities investigate the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, a case that has captivated Tucson and prompted a massive search effort.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Friday that additional individuals will likely be questioned following the release of video footage showing an armed person approaching Guthrie’s home the morning she went missing. The footage has generated roughly 4,000 new tips in the last 24 hours, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
Guthrie was reported missing 12 days ago after failing to meet a friend for a church service. Family members say she left her home without her necessary medication, raising concerns about her well-being.
Hope Amidst Uncertainty in Guthrie Disappearance
The search for Nancy Guthrie continues as investigators pursue new leads and family members maintain hope for her safe return.
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing after not appearing at a scheduled church outing.
- Video footage shows an armed individual approaching her Tucson home on the day she disappeared.
- A 36-year-old man was briefly detained and questioned but has since been released.
- Investigators are analyzing a black glove found near Guthrie’s home for DNA evidence.
Savannah Guthrie, a host on “Today” and one of Nancy Guthrie’s daughters, shared a touching tribute on Instagram Thursday. The post featured a vintage video of a younger Nancy picking pink flowers with her children, a sweet moment capturing a joyful family memory.
“Our lovely mom. We will never give up on her,” Savannah Guthrie wrote. “Thank you for your prayers and hope.”
The case has presented investigators with numerous challenges in recent days. On Tuesday, a 36-year-old man was detained after a traffic stop south of Tucson, but was released hours later. Deputies and FBI agents searched his family’s home overnight, but Guthrie was not found. Authorities have not disclosed the reason for the search or the man’s potential connection to the case, stating only that the detention was “part of follow-up on incoming leads.”
What is the current status of the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance? Investigators are actively pursuing leads generated by video footage and physical evidence, including a black glove discovered approximately 1.5 miles from Guthrie’s residence. The glove is undergoing DNA analysis.
On Wednesday, search teams scoured roadways in the foothills north of Tucson, hoping to uncover any clues related to the case. The discovery of the black glove offers a potential breakthrough, but authorities have not yet confirmed whether it is linked to Guthrie’s disappearance.
