Officials investigating the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy are looking into a possible link between the case and a mysterious person spotted near her property weeks ago.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department told TMZ that Guthrie’s elderly neighbor noticed a suspicious person at his Arizona home in early January, less than 10 minutes away from Nancy’s house.
The lurker fled the scene after triggering a motion sensor which caused floodlights to switch on, although no one was able to get a look at the person’s face. The sheriff’s department said the tip was sent to the unit investigating Nancy’s case for possible leads.
The Daily Mail revealed how Nancy, 84, was abducted from her $1 million home in Tucson late Saturday or early Sunday, according to police.
Authorities confirmed they believe she is still alive despite having no suspects identified on Wednesday.
‘We have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here,’ Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a new interview with NBC’s Liz Kreutz. ‘She’s present. She’s alive, and we want to save her.’
President Trump appealed for the return of Guthrie’s mother as authorities frantically search for her, fearing she may not survive without vital medication she needs to take daily.
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Police investigating possible link between Nancy Guthrie kidnapping and trespassing case
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department told TMZ it was looking at a trespassing case from January for a possible connection to the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie.
A few weeks ago, an elderly man reportedly spotted the trespasser at his Tucson home, less than 10 minutes away from Nancy’s.
The sheriff’s department said it forwarded the case to the team investigating Nancy’s disappearance.
The 84-year-old vanished after having dinner with her daughter on Saturday night, and was reported missing when she failed to show up for church the next morning.
Police said evidence at the home suggested Nancy had been ‘abducted’ in the night, including a trail of blood leading from her doorway and her doorbell camera removed.
Pictured: Nancy Guthrie’s home
Sheriff’s office establishes tip line, offers $2,500 reward for arrest in case
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
‘Any video and photography information is strongly requested for evaluation and analysis of evidentiary value,’ the department said.
Officials established a tip line and an evidence submission portal for people to submit information that may be helpful.
Nancy Guthrie’s last Facebook posts revealed
Nancy Guthrie’s last Facebook posts before she vanished have now been revealed as the search for her enters its fourth day.
The 84-year-old, who is the mom of Today host Savannah Guthrie, posted about Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis ICU nurse that was shot dead by ICE last month, in the days before she was last seen at her Arizona home.
Just a few minutes before that, Nancy had also shared an informational post about tile-based game Mahjong – in particular how to receive help selecting the 2025 National Mah Jongg League card.
Savannah Guthrie superfans now being probed
Police are probing superfans who bombarded NBC host Savannah Guthrie with gifts and mail before her mother was abducted, the Daily Mail has learned.
Investigators have asked NBC whether there were any troubling fan interactions relevant to the case, a senior source claims.
No suspect has been identified, and police insist there is no danger to the wider public.
However, investigators have not ruled out that Nancy may have been targeted because she is the mother of the famous Today show host.
Savannah Guthrie’s sister Annie and brother-in-law spotted
Savannah Guthrie’s sister and brother-in-law looked tense as they were seen for the first time since the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Annie Guthrie, 56, and her husband Tommaso Cioni, 50, covered their faces as they left their home in Tucson, Arizona, in a dark-colored Honda SUV at 5pm MT Tuesday.
Annie held a coral-colored hoodie over the top of her scalp to try and hide her face from photographers.
Cioni pulled his t-shirt up over his mouth and nose while wearing a pair of aviator sunglasses in a bid to avoid being photographed.
The couple, who married in 2006 and have one child together, returned to their $650,000 Tucson home shortly afterwards.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said they were the last people to see Nancy alive before she vanished.
Savannah Guthrie’s health battles
Just weeks before her mother disappeared, Savannah Guthrie had been absent from the Today show across December and early January due to having to undergo vocal cord surgery.
Guthrie said that she was diagnosed with a hemorrhagic polyp — which she explained was a ‘ruptured blood vessel’ — and a vocal nodule or a ‘callus from overuse’.
To overcome the issue, she underwent microscopic laryngeal surgery to relieve her ‘beleaguered vocal cords.’
Savannah Guthrie’s grim-faced fighter pilot brother arrives in Arizona to join desperate search for missing mother Nancy, 84, as hunt enters fourth day
Savannah Guthrie’s veteran brother has flown to Arizona from his home in Vermont, as the manhunt for their mother stretches into its fourth day.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at 9.30pm on Saturday night when she was dropped off at her Tucson home by her Italian son-in-law Tommaso Cioni, 50, after an evening of playing mahjong with daughter Annie, 56.
Her son Camron Guthrie, 61, has now joined the rest of the family at his poet sister’s $650,000 ranch-style home and was seen looking grim-faced as he drove Annie away from the residence on Wednesday morning.
No suspect has been identified, sheriff says
Pima County Sheriff’s Department shared on X that no suspect or person of interest has been identified as of Wednesday morning.
‘At this point, investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case,’ Sheriff Chris Nanos wrote.
‘Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Mrs. Guthrie.’
The sheriff admonished speculation claiming identify anyone as a person of interest, saying it is harmful to the investigation.
‘Detectives are working closely with the Guthrie family. While we appreciate the public’s concern, the sharing of unverified accusations or false information is irresponsible and does not assist the investigation,’ Nanos wrote.
The sheriff’s office posted the statement on X, then briefly deleted it before reposting it.
Doctors issue grave new health warning for missing Nancy Guthrie
Doctors told the Daily Mail the limited details released so far paint a worrying picture about Nancy Guthrie’s health – and warned that without rapid intervention, her condition could deteriorate rapidly.
Trump told Savannah Guthrie he knew she is close with her mother
NBC News revealed more details about the phone call between Donald Trump and Savannah Guthrie.
The president told the Today show host he knew she is close to her mother, and offered federal resources to help with the investigation.
Savannah thanked Trump for taking the time to call, and said that they were devastated and praying.
Local church hosting vigil for Nancy Guthrie tonight
A local church in Tucson, Arizona, is hosting a candlelight vigil in honor of Nancy Guthrie tonight to ‘pray for her safe return.’
St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church has invited the community to gather at 6pm MST on Wednesday to pray, KOLD reported.
‘Tucson, let’s wrap our arms around the Guthrie family in strength and community,’ the church said in a press release.
‘Whether you light a candle at home, share this post, or join us in prayer for her safe return – every act of love brings us one step closer. Let’s bring Nancy home.’
