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
Law enforcement teams from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI conducted a thorough neighborhood survey in Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday, seeking insights from residents regarding potential internet disturbances during the night Nancy Guthrie vanished. Three local homeowners shared with NBC News that agents specifically inquired about disruptions or connectivity problems on the evening of her disappearance, noting that the officers indicated several area residents had reported glitches that night.
Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last spotted around 9:45 p.m. on January 31 after sharing a meal with her other daughter, Annie Guthrie. She was officially marked missing on February 1 when she failed to appear at a friend’s residence for a Sunday church service livestream. Authorities have classified the case as a potential kidnapping or abduction, though details remain scarce.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, when questioned about the possibility of a Wi-Fi jammer being used by the suspect during the incident, stated, “I’ve not looked at that closely, but yeah, I know that my team has looked at it with the FBI every angle.” The three homeowners who spoke to NBC News mentioned they were either asleep or away at the time, so they couldn’t confirm if their internet service had issues.
The FBI recently released doorbell camera footage capturing an armed, masked figure wearing gloves outside Guthrie’s home during the early hours of her disappearance. The suspect is described as a man between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, with an average build, carrying a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. Despite these clues, the identity of the individual remains unknown.
Savannah Guthrie, who has been temporarily absent from her role at the “TODAY” show, visited the New York City studio earlier this week. She expressed her intention to return to her post, though she emphasized her current focus on supporting her family and aiding in Nancy’s recovery. The Guthrie family announced a $1 million reward for information leading to the 84-year-old’s safe return, joining efforts by the FBI and Crime Stoppers.
“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 in a statement.
Liz Kreutz is an NBC News correspondent. Rebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.
