Guthrie case investigators question neighbors about any internet issues on the night she disappeared
Guthrie Case: Investigators Probe Neighborhood for Internet Anomalies
Authorities are seeking leads by inquiring with residents of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson neighborhood about potential internet disturbances on the night she vanished. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI conducted door-to-door interviews in the Catalina Foothills on Thursday, asking neighbors if they observed any connectivity issues during the critical hours. Three homeowners shared with NBC News that law enforcement officers specifically questioned them regarding their internet service on the evening of her disappearance.
Residents indicated that the agents mentioned several reports of internet glitches from the area that night. However, neither the sheriff’s department nor the FBI has clarified the significance of these observations or provided reasons for focusing on internet disruptions. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, when asked about the possibility of a Wi-Fi jammer being used by the suspect, stated:
“I’ve not looked at that closely, but yeah, I know that my team has looked at it with the FBI every angle.”
Despite the inquiries, the three homeowners noted they were either asleep or away from home at the time and couldn’t confirm if their internet service had been affected. Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at approximately 9:45 p.m. on January 31 after dinner with her daughter Annie. She was officially reported missing on February 1 when she failed to arrive at a friend’s house for a Sunday church livestream.
Authorities have suggested the case may involve a kidnapping or abduction, though details remain scarce. Last month, the FBI released doorbell camera footage and images of an armed, masked man wearing gloves near Guthrie’s home on the night 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, and carrying a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
Savannah Guthrie, currently in Arizona with her family, visited the TODAY show studio in New York City earlier this week. She announced her intention to return to her post, though a spokesperson emphasized her continued 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 recovery, joining efforts by the FBI and Crime Stoppers.
Liz Kreutz is an NBC News correspondent. Rebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.