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 part of their search for clues in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, law enforcement teams have reached out to local residents in the Catalina Foothills, Tucson, Arizona, to inquire about potential internet disruptions during the time she went missing. Both the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI conducted door-to-door interviews on Thursday, focusing on connectivity problems and any unusual observations.
Neighbor Reports Highlight Possible Clues
Homeowners in the area shared with NBC News that the agents specifically asked about internet glitches on the night of the abduction. Some noted that the investigators emphasized the significance of such disruptions, suggesting they might be tied to the case. One couple living near Guthrie’s home reported a strange occurrence: their Ring camera closest to her property displayed a “not available” message during the critical hours.
“That’s really weird, isn’t it?” the couple remarked, adding that the glitch had never been seen before.
Sheriff Speculates on Potential Tech Clues
When asked about the possibility of a Wi-Fi jammer being used by the suspect, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos acknowledged the inquiry. “I’ve not looked at that closely, but yeah, I know that my team has looked at it with the FBI every angle,” he stated. Despite the focus on technology, no concrete leads have emerged yet.
FBI Releases Surveillance Footage and Suspect Description
Last month, the FBI shared doorbell camera videos capturing an armed, masked man wearing gloves outside Guthrie’s residence on the night she vanished. The suspect, described as between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build, was seen carrying a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. However, the identity of the individual remains unknown.
Family Offers Reward for Information
On Feb. 24, the Guthrie family announced a $1 million reward for anyone providing details that aid in recovering the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. This follows similar efforts by the FBI and Crime Stoppers. Savannah, who has been on leave from her show, recently visited New York City and expressed her intent to return to her post.
“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,” said a spokesperson for the show.
Timeline of Events
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 31 after dining with her daughter Annie. She was reported missing on Feb. 1 when she failed to arrive at a friend’s house for a livestreamed church service. Authorities have indicated the case likely involves kidnapping, but details remain scarce.
Three residents interviewed by NBC News on Thursday confirmed they were either asleep or away during the abduction and couldn’t verify internet issues. Meanwhile, the FBI and sheriff’s department have not yet explained the relevance of the internet inquiries or commented on the reported anomalies.
NBC News has contacted Ring for additional insight into the camera glitch, but no response has been provided. The investigation continues without public identification of suspects or persons of interest.
