Three months after Nancy Guthrie vanished, investigators still seek answers

Three months after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home outside Tucson, investigators still have not named a suspect, even as they work a case built on a narrow overnight window, conflicting messages and a growing reward for answers.

Guthrie, 84, was last seen on the night of Jan. 31, 2026, after dinner at her daughter Annie’s home. She was dropped off around 9:48 p.m., and investigators said the garage door closed about two minutes later. A doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m. on Feb. 1, and a pacemaker app later showed a disconnect at 2:28 a.m. Her family reported her missing around noon that day after she did not show up for church. Police quickly said they believed she had been taken from her home against her will in a possible kidnapping or abduction.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has said Nancy Guthrie’s home was treated as a crime scene and that she had limited mobility and depended on daily medication. Investigators have processed the house, examined DNA samples, reviewed surveillance video and pursued a large volume of tips and leads. They have also said no suspect or person of interest had been identified and urged the public not to spread unverified accusations.

The case has also centered on reward money and messages investigators are still trying to sort out. On Feb. 5, the FBI announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery and to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved. Savannah Guthrie later said the family was offering up to $1 million, bringing the combined reward to $1.2 million with law-enforcement money included. Authorities said they were reviewing reported ransom notes or other messages, including an email sent to a Tucson television station and a second message they were trying to authenticate. One FBI official also said a separate arrest had been made in connection with an imposter ransom demand.

In March, investigators cleared one lead involving DNA on a glove found about two miles from Guthrie’s home. The DNA matched a restaurant worker who was not considered part of the investigation. Authorities also said they had video of an apparent suspect described as a man of average build, about 5-foot-9 or 5-foot-10, wearing a face mask, gloves and a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.

Savannah Guthrie has spoken publicly about her mother’s disappearance several times, including an Instagram plea with her siblings. In late March, she said the family first thought Nancy Guthrie might have suffered a medical episode and described the days that followed as chaos, disbelief and desperation. She also said the family believes Nancy may have been targeted and pushed back on speculation about family involvement. Investigators have continued briefing the Guthrie family as the search remains active.