Guthrie case investigators question neighbors about any internet issues on the night she disappeared
Guthrie case investigators question neighbors about any internet issues on the night she disappeared
Authorities probing Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance have sought input from local residents regarding potential disruptions to their internet connections on the night she went missing. On Thursday, agents from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI conducted door-to-door inquiries in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, focusing on connectivity issues that may have been linked to the case.
Three homeowners in the area reported that the investigators specifically asked if they experienced any internet problems during the time Guthrie vanished. These residents noted that the agents mentioned multiple people in the vicinity had reported glitches with their services that evening. However, the agencies have not yet shared comments on the reported issues or clarified their reasoning for the inquiry.
On Feb. 1, Nancy Guthrie was officially reported missing after failing to appear at a friend’s residence for a Sunday livestreamed church service. She was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 31 following dinner with her daughter, Annie Guthrie. The case is currently considered a kidnapping or abduction, though details remain scarce.
Earlier this week, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos addressed the possibility of a Wi-Fi jammer being used by the suspect. “I’ve not looked at that closely, but yeah, my team has examined every angle with the FBI,” he stated. The three homeowners who shared their experiences emphasized they were either asleep or away at the time, leaving uncertainty about their own internet experiences.
Meanwhile, Savannah Guthrie, who has taken leave from her role at the “TODAY” show, visited New York City to update on the case. “While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused on supporting her family and working to bring Nancy home,” a spokesperson noted. The Guthrie family announced a $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery on Feb. 24, joining efforts by the FBI and Crime Stoppers.
Last month, the FBI released doorbell camera footage and images of an armed, masked man wearing gloves and a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. Officials are searching for a man described as 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. Despite these clues, the suspect has not yet been identified.
“While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused on supporting her family and working to bring Nancy home,” a spokesperson for the show said in a statement.
Liz Kreutz is an NBC News correspondent. Rebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.
