More than a month after Nancy Guthrie vanished, investigators are still searching for answers. The 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie was last seen in Tucson, and her unexplained disappearance continues to trouble both investigators and loved ones hoping for answers.
Here are new details in the ongoing search for Nancy.
FBI and Sheriff’s Deputies Ask Residents About Internet Issues on the Night Nancy Guthrie Went Missing
34 days later, here is the latest.
NBC reports that in a new development, investigators have begun asking residents in Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood whether they experienced any internet disruptions on the night she vanished.
Several homeowners said agents from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation visited houses in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson on Thursday.
Authorities went door-to-door, asking residents whether their internet service had gone down or behaved unusually that evening.
Three neighbors told NBC News that investigators specifically asked whether their Wi-Fi had stopped working or shown any unusual glitches around the time Guthrie disappeared.
Senior national correspondent Brian Entin of NewsNation also reported a similar development in the case.
According to Entin, the Federal Bureau of Investigation is examining a possible internet outage that may have occurred around the time Nancy Guthrie disappeared.
One neighbor told him that the history on his Ring doorbell camera is mysteriously “not available” for the night Guthrie vanished.
Residents Say Agents Mentioned Possible Connectivity Glitches
GettyNeighbors who spoke with reporters said investigators told them that some residents in the area had experienced internet problems around the time Guthrie disappeared.
Agents asked whether those homeowners had noticed similar disruptions at their own homes that evening. NBC reported that the three residents who spoke publicly said they could not confirm any issues with their internet service. Each said they were either asleep or away from home at the time.
Authorities have not explained why internet connectivity could be relevant to the case. Neither the FBI nor the sheriff’s department has publicly commented on the reported disruptions.
Why Did Authorities Go Door-To-Door?
GettyInvestigators are still knocking on doors in her Tucson neighborhood, searching for any detail that could move the case forward.
On the 33rd day of the investigation, three officials were seen going door-to-door, speaking with residents along N. Camino Miraval. This street runs perpendicular to the road where Guthrie lived.
Agents from the FBI have canvassed the area multiple times since her disappearance, asking neighbors if they noticed anything unusual and requesting access to surveillance footage that might help identify who could be responsible.
Sheriff Addresses Questions About Possible Wi Fi Jammer
The investigation has also prompted questions about whether technology may have been used to disrupt signals in the area.
Earlier this week, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos was asked whether the suspect might have carried a device capable of blocking wireless signals. He said investigators are examining every possible lead.
As per NBC News, Nanos responded and said: “I’ve not looked at that closely, but yeah, I know that my team has looked at it with the FBI from every angle.”
Authorities have not confirmed whether a signal jammer was used. Investigators continue reviewing evidence from the neighborhood as the search for answers continues.
Search Continues More Than a Month After Disappearance
GettyNancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on January 31 after sharing dinner with her daughter, Annie.
The next day, on February 1, she was reported missing when she did not arrive at a friend’s home in Tucson to watch a livestreamed church service, something friends say was part of her regular Sunday routine.
Investigators have said the circumstances point to a possible abduction, though officials have released few details about the case.
Last month, authorities released doorbell camera footage showing a masked man outside Guthrie’s home in the early morning hours of the day she disappeared. The person was wearing gloves and carrying a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
Officials describe the individual as a man between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. He has not been publicly identified.
During the ongoing search, Savannah Guthrie stepped away from her role on the “TODAY” show to be with family in Arizona. She briefly returned to the New York studio this week.
“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,” a spokesperson said, as per NBC.
The family has also offered a substantial reward in hopes of generating new leads. On February 24, relatives announced a $1 million reward for information that leads to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery.
The reward adds to those already offered by the FBI and Crime Stoppers as investigators continue their search for answers.
