Authorities in Arizona have sent law enforcement personnel to monitor the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, as the investigation into her reported kidnapping and ransom demand continues with no suspects identified.
A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed on Sunday, Feb. 8, that deputies will maintain a presence at Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson residence at the request of her family. The department said the move is intended for security purposes as the case remains active.
“Members of the media and the public are reminded that all traffic laws and private property laws must be followed,” the spokesperson said. “No trespassing is allowed on Nancy Guthrie’s property.”
The sheriff’s department has taken over security duties previously handled by private guards hired by the family. The update comes amid an intensified investigation that has stretched across multiple properties connected to the Guthries.
Late Saturday night, Feb. 7, law enforcement officers were seen searching the Tucson home of Nancy’s daughter Annie Guthrie and her husband, Tommaso Cioni. The property is located roughly four miles from Nancy Guthrie’s longtime residence, where authorities believe she was taken from her home in the middle of the night on Jan. 31.
On Sunday, deputies and sheriff’s vehicles were again visible at Nancy Guthrie’s home. Drone footage shared publicly showed officers using a pole to probe a manhole located behind the house, signaling investigators are still pursuing multiple leads tied to the property.
Despite the visible law enforcement activity, authorities said earlier Sunday that there are currently no suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles identified in connection with Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
“The Nancy Guthrie investigation is ongoing,” the sheriff’s department said in a statement. “Follow-up continues at multiple locations. No suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles have been identified. No scheduled press briefings.”
Nancy Guthrie was first reported missing on Sunday, Feb. 1, after she failed to attend church. At a press conference on Feb. 3, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe she was taken against her will. She was last seen on the evening of Jan. 31, after her family dropped her off at her home following dinner.
Authorities have confirmed that a trail of blood found on the front steps of Nancy Guthrie’s house belongs to her. Investigators also noted that remnants of a Ring camera had been forcibly removed from the front door area.
The case took a darker turn after an alleged ransom note was sent to members of the media. FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke said the sender set an initial deadline of 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, followed by a second deadline of Monday, Feb. 9. On Friday, Feb. 6, the FBI acknowledged receiving a new message potentially connected to the case.
“The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department are aware of a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie,” the department said in a statement. “Investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity.”
Authorities continue to urge anyone with tips or information related to the case to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff’s Office at 520-351-4900, as the search for answers — and for Nancy Guthrie — continues.
