Guthrie case investigators question neighbors about any internet issues on the night she disappeared
Investigators Probe Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance by Asking Neighbors About Unusual Internet Activity
Law enforcement is seeking clues in the search for Nancy Guthrie by inquiring with local residents about potential internet disruptions on the night she vanished. On Thursday, agents from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI visited homes in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona, to gather information from neighbors. Three homeowners shared with NBC News that the officers specifically questioned them about their connectivity during the critical hours of Nancy’s disappearance.
According to these residents, the investigators mentioned that several people in the area reported strange internet issues that evening. However, the agencies have not yet provided explanations for why they focused on this detail. When asked earlier this week about the possibility of a Wi-Fi jammer being used by the suspect during the encounter, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said,
“I’ve not looked at that closely, but yeah, I know that my team has looked at it with the FBI every angle.”
Nancy, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at 9:45 p.m. on January 31. She had dinner with her daughter Annie before disappearing. Her absence was confirmed on February 1 when she failed to appear at a friend’s home for a livestreamed church service, a routine event she attended weekly. Authorities suspect the case involves a kidnapping or abduction, though specifics remain unclear.
Last month, the FBI released footage from doorbell cameras capturing an armed, masked man wearing gloves and a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack outside Nancy’s residence during the early hours of her disappearance. While the individual is considered a suspect, no definitive identification has been made. Officials are looking for a man of average build, between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall.
Savannah Guthrie, who has taken a leave from her TODAY show duties, recently visited New York City to appear in the studio. She stated her intention to return to her role, though she remains dedicated to supporting her family and aiding efforts to locate Nancy. The Guthrie family announced on February 24 that they are offering a $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery. This reward complements those from the FBI and Crime Stoppers.
As the search continues, investigators are piecing together details from the community, hoping to uncover insights into Nancy’s fate. Despite the month-long disappearance, no suspects have been officially named.
NBC News Credits
Liz Kreutz is an NBC News correspondent. Rebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.
