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
As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, law enforcement officials have turned to local residents for potential clues. On Thursday, agents from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI conducted a neighborhood survey in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson, Arizona, visiting homes to ask about internet disruptions during the night she vanished.
Multiple homeowners reported that investigators specifically inquired if they noticed any irregularities with their connectivity on the evening of her disappearance. Some mentioned that the agents noted several instances of internet glitches in the area. Two residents also shared that the investigators asked about video footage from January 11, though authorities have not yet confirmed if that date is central to their investigation.
One couple living next to Nancy Guthrie’s home told NBC News on Friday that their Ring camera experienced a technical issue on the night of the abduction. They described how the camera closest to her house displayed a “not available” message when they checked it. The other cameras, positioned further away, operated without problems. The couple emphasized that they had never encountered the “not available” warning before and found it “uncanny” that it occurred precisely during the timeframe of the disappearance.
“That’s really weird, isn’t it?” the couple said.
NBC News has contacted Ring for comment, but neither the FBI nor the sheriff’s department have explained the significance of the internet inquiries or confirmed their focus on January 11. Earlier this week, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos mentioned that his team had examined the possibility of a Wi-Fi jammer being used by the suspect, though he hasn’t fully analyzed the theory.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at approximately 9:45 p.m. on January 31 after having dinner with her other daughter, Annie Guthrie. She was officially reported missing on February 1 when she failed to appear at a friend’s house for a Sunday church service livestream. Authorities believe the case may involve a kidnapping or abduction, but details remain scarce.
On Thursday, Savannah Guthrie, who is on leave from her role at the “TODAY” show and in Tucson with her family, visited the New York City studio. She stated her intention to resume her duties. A show spokesperson noted: “While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home.”
The Guthrie family announced a $1 million reward on February 24 for information leading to Nancy’s recovery. This reward complements offers from the FBI and Crime Stoppers. Liz Kreutz and Rebecca Cohen are NBC News correspondents and breaking news reporters, respectively.
