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Arrest Near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona Home After Man Circles Property 50–100 Times
us-news1 day ago

Arrest Near Nancy Guthrie's Arizona Home After Man Circles Property 50–100 Times

A man in a blue vehicle was arrested outside Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home on suspicion of DUI after reportedly driving by the property 50–100 times while looking at a photo of the missing 84-year-old. He was stopped and taken into custody following a roadside sobriety test. Authorities have not indicated any connection to Guthrie's disappearance, and the investigation continues with ongoing tips being sought from federal and local agencies.

Doorstep clue renews lead in Guthrie kidnapping, source says
crime5 days ago

Doorstep clue renews lead in Guthrie kidnapping, source says

CNN, citing a source, reports that the masked man seen on Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell footage the morning of her disappearance was also at her doorstep on another night; investigators say the suspect wore an Ozark backpack, and they’re reviewing thousands of hours of video, conducting DNA analysis on evidence found near Guthrie’s home, with two people detained and released as the probe continues with no stated motive and rewards offered for information.

Barricades Erected Near Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona Home as Day 21 of Disappearance unfolds
local7 days ago

Barricades Erected Near Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona Home as Day 21 of Disappearance unfolds

Barricades are going up around Nancy Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills home as investigators mark Day 21 of her disappearance. Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, was last seen Jan. 31 and reported missing Feb. 1. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says detectives are canvassing the neighborhood; a nearby roadway is being converted to a one-way to accommodate residents and public safety vehicles. Several people have been questioned, but no suspects have been identified, and authorities emphasize private property rules while professional search efforts continue.

Glove DNA Fails to Net CODIS Hit in Guthrie Disappearance as Investigation Expands
crime10 days ago

Glove DNA Fails to Net CODIS Hit in Guthrie Disappearance as Investigation Expands

DNA found on a glove near Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home was submitted to CODIS and produced no matches, while additional DNA at the residence remains under analysis. Guthrie’s family have been cleared as suspects, and the FBI has raised the reward to $100,000 for information. Investigators released new surveillance images and updated a suspect description as the search for Guthrie continues.

Glove DNA yields no CODIS hit as Guthrie case investigation continues
nation-and-world11 days ago

Glove DNA yields no CODIS hit as Guthrie case investigation continues

The Pima County Sheriff's Department said DNA from gloves found near Nancy Guthrie’s home was entered into CODIS but produced no matches. Additional DNA evidence at the Guthrie residence is still being analyzed, and Guthrie’s family has been cleared as suspects. The FBI has increased the reward for information to $100,000 and investigators are appealing for tips as the search continues.

Guthrie Case: Glove DNA Yields No National Database Matches
crime11 days ago

Guthrie Case: Glove DNA Yields No National Database Matches

DNA from gloves found near Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home did not match any profiles in the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CoDIS); there are no confirmed CoDIS matches yet, and the glove DNA did not match DNA from Guthrie’s property, with an unknown male DNA also recovered. Investigators are continuing to analyze other evidence, pursue pacemaker tracking, and identify the Walmart backpack seen in video footage.

Guthrie kidnapping probe draws scrutiny over early missteps
crime14 days ago

Guthrie kidnapping probe draws scrutiny over early missteps

Critics say the Pima County Sheriff's Department mishandled Nancy Guthrie’s abduction by releasing the home as a crime scene too soon, allowing contamination of evidence, as the FBI expands the investigation with a higher reward and thousands of tips but no arrests; ransom notes and questions about leadership have heightened scrutiny of the case and its handling.

Arizona Abduction Case Deepens as Ransom Note Is Analyzed
us-news19 days ago

Arizona Abduction Case Deepens as Ransom Note Is Analyzed

Investigators in Arizona continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, amid the scrutiny of a ransom note demanding $6 million with a Monday deadline; authorities have not confirmed the note’s authenticity and have found blood at the home with signs of forced entry, while the search expands to multiple locations and the FBI is involved, as the Guthrie family pleas for her return.

Tucson Missing Case: Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance Treated as Criminal Investigation
crime26 days ago

Tucson Missing Case: Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance Treated as Criminal Investigation

Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie, is still missing in Tucson. Pima County Sheriff’s officials say evidence at her home is concerning, and the case is being investigated as a crime rather than a standard missing-person case. Search efforts include ground crews, dogs, drones, and a sheriff’s plane and helicopter; investigators warn time is critical because she relies on medication. Savannah Guthrie and NBC News have publicly urged tips to help locate her.

Arizona crime-scene status marks investigation into Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s disappearance
us-news26 days ago

Arizona crime-scene status marks investigation into Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s disappearance

Nancy Guthrie, 84, Savannah Guthrie’s mother, was reported missing in Arizona after last being seen Jan. 31 near Tucson. Authorities say her home is a crime scene and are reviewing cellphone data, surveillance footage, and license-plate information as they treat the disappearance as a crime. A large search effort—ground teams, drones, a helicopter, and aircraft—was conducted but has been paused, with officials stressing this is now a crime-scene investigation rather than a routine search. Savannah Guthrie was absent from Today on Monday and thanked supporters, urging anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.

Arizona sheriff points to possible crime scene in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
us-news26 days ago

Arizona sheriff points to possible crime scene in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

Authorities say 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mother, is missing in Tucson, with signs at her home indicating she didn’t leave voluntarily. The sheriff described the scene as a potential crime scene and did not rule out foul play, as drones, search dogs, volunteers and Border Patrol assist the investigation; Nancy Guthrie, who needs daily medication, was last seen Saturday night. Savannah Guthrie is in Arizona and thanked supporters as the Today show opened with the update.

Tragic Accident Claims Young Girl's Life at Tucson-Area Elementary School
tragedy2 years ago

Tragic Accident Claims Young Girl's Life at Tucson-Area Elementary School

A 9-year-old girl was tragically killed at Centennial Elementary in the Tucson area when a large metal gate fell on her while she was helping to close it. The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating the incident, and the Flowing Wells Unified School District has expressed their condolences and will provide counseling support for students and staff.

Tragic Loss: K9 Killed in Line of Duty
crime2 years ago

Tragic Loss: K9 Killed in Line of Duty

A K9 named Kenzo from the Pima County Sheriff's Department was killed while attempting to locate armed robbery suspects in Tucson, Arizona. The suspects were found and arrested, and two men are facing charges related to the armed robbery, aggravated robbery, and killing/harming a work/service animal. The investigation is ongoing.