Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
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Nancy Guthrie remains missing as of February 3, 2026, 6:00AM. The investigation is handled as a criminal matter, possibly a kidnapping or abduction.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, around 9:30–9:45 p.m., when family members dropped her off at her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Skyline Drive and Campbell Avenue, north of Tucson, Arizona. She lives alone but has limited mobility (requiring a cane) and needs daily medication that could be fatal if missed. She did not show up for church the next morning (February 1), prompting a family friend to alert her children, who reported her missing around noon that day.
Pima County Sheriff's Department launched an extensive search-and-rescue operation on February 1. The investigation is being led by Sheriff Chris Nanos and involves ground teams, K-9 units, drones, helicopters, airplanes, and volunteers (including some from U.S. Customs and Border Protection). This continued into the night but yielded no results and has since been scaled back or ended, as authorities shifted focus to a criminal investigation.
Key developments from February 2 (and ongoing into February 3):
The home is now considered a crime scene. Evidence at the scene (described as "concerning" and "grave") indicates Nancy did not leave willingly—she "was moved from that house against her will" and "did not walk away." Sheriff Nanos stated, "I believe she was abducted, yes" and "She didn't go willingly."
Some reports mention possible blood or DNA evidence left behind (expedited to labs for analysis).
Her car, phone, and medication were left at the home. Outdoor security cameras are being reviewed (no indoor cameras or alarm system noted). Investigators are examining cellphone data, license plate readers, and other tech.
Foul play is suspected, possibly occurring while she slept early Sunday morning. Homicide teams and detectives are involved.
The public is urged to check home surveillance footage and call the Pima County Sheriff's tip line with any info.
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