The search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, continues after over a month since her disappearance from her Tucson, Arizona, home. The case has drawn significant attention, with the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department actively investigating, focusing on a mysterious internet outage and the emergence of potential ransom notes. The investigation is now centering on DNA evidence found at the scene, offering a potential breakthrough in the case.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her residence in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood on January 31, 2026. Authorities believe she did not exit on her own accord, and her disappearance is being treated as a potential kidnapping. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that Guthrie requires daily medication, and a delay in receiving it could be fatal. The FBI is offering a reward for information leading to her safe return, and Savannah Guthrie has personally offered a $1 million reward.
FBI Investigates Wi-Fi Disruption and Ring Camera Footage Loss
A key element of the ongoing investigation centers around a reported disruption to internet service and the loss of footage from Ring security cameras in the area on the night of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Investigators were seen on March 5, 2026, examining a home west of Guthrie’s neighborhood. One neighbor reported that their Ring camera history was “not available” from February 1, the night Nancy vanished, raising concerns about potential tampering. NewsNation’s Brian Entin reported via X on March 6, 2026, that there may have been an “internet outage” during that time.
This is the distance from where the ring cameras that went offline are located in relation to Nancy Guthrie’s house. We see open desert in between. You can see the roof of Nancy’s house when I zoom in…. pic.twitter.com/qJq9q9q9q9
&mdash. Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) March 6, 2026
DNA Evidence Emerges as a Key Focus
Retired FBI special agent Jennifer Coffindaffer highlighted the significance of DNA evidence found inside Nancy Guthrie’s home, stating it is “the biggest news we have had recently.” Coffindaffer suggested the DNA “may truly be the perpetrator’s,” and that investigators are analyzing a mixture of DNA potentially belonging to multiple individuals. Investigators previously identified mixed and partial DNA samples that did not match Guthrie or her close contacts, and are utilizing investigative genetic genealogy to identify a suspect. DNA from gloves found a few miles from Guthrie’s home did not yield a match in the FBI’s Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), according to the Pima County Sheriff’s office.
Multiple Ransom Notes and Ongoing Investigation
The investigation has been complicated by the surfacing of multiple alleged ransom notes sent to various news outlets. Authorities have not released details about the content of these notes, but their existence suggests a potential motive for the disappearance. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has conducted multiple sweeps of the neighborhood, collecting evidence and interviewing residents. Investigators have also reached out to Mexican authorities, though the reason for this outreach has not been publicly disclosed.
On February 21, 2026, detectives and agents conducted another sweep of the neighborhood, collecting additional gloves for analysis. The sheriff’s office has not ruled out the possibility of multiple suspects being involved in the case. A man was briefly detained last week but has since been released, and is not considered a suspect at this time.
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance remains active, and ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900 or call 911. The focus on DNA evidence and the investigation into the internet disruption represent key avenues of inquiry as authorities work to determine what happened to Nancy Guthrie and bring those responsible to justice.
As the investigation enters its second month, authorities continue to pursue all leads. The ongoing analysis of DNA evidence and the examination of the Wi-Fi disruption are expected to provide further insights into the circumstances surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any information that may be relevant to the case.
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