Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: 100 Days Missing – Pima County Sheriff Nanos Says “We Are” Closer as Calls Grow to Oust Him Over Perjury Claims | 17GEN4 News

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Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: 100 Days Missing – Pima County Sheriff Nanos Says “We Are” Closer as Calls Grow to Oust Him Over Perjury Claims | 17GEN4 News

Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: 100 Days Missing – Pima County Sheriff Nanos Says “We Are” Closer as Calls Grow to Oust Him Over Perjury Claims | 17GEN4 News

TUCSON, Arizona — May 10, 2026

Nancy Guthrie Case Nears 100 Days: Sheriff Reports “Real Progress” as Political Firestorm Erupts Over Perjury Allegations

TUCSON — The high-profile disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie — mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie — has now stretched into its fourth month with no arrest and no suspect named, but Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says investigators are making meaningful headway.

Speaking to reporters as the case approaches the grim 100-day milestone, Sheriff Nanos told Fox News Digital on Friday that the multi-agency task force — which includes the FBI — is “making progress” and, when asked if they are closer to solving the suspected abduction, replied simply: “We are.”

Guthrie was last seen alive on the evening of Saturday, January 31, 2026, when family members dropped her off at her Catalina Foothills home north of Tucson around 9:48 p.m. after dinner. She was reported missing the next day, February 1, after she failed to appear for an online church service with friends.

According to the sheriff’s timeline, her doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m., software detected movement at 2:12 a.m., and her pacemaker app lost connection shortly after. Blood later confirmed to be hers was found on the porch; her phone, purse, and keys were left inside the home; the back door was propped open; and she had been wearing only pajamas with no shoes. Authorities have described it as a suspected abduction from the outset.

In recent weeks, the sheriff’s office has confirmed that potentially critical DNA recovered from the home is being analyzed by multiple laboratories, including the FBI lab in Quantico. Video evidence, including footage of a vehicle captured on a neighbor’s ring camera, is also under review. Gloves collected from the area have been sent for forensic testing. Tips continue to pour in and are being actively pursued.

The Guthrie family has offered a $1.2 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s safe return. With Mother’s Day just hours away, Sheriff Nanos and the family continue to plead for the public’s help, urging anyone with information to contact the FBI or Pima County Crime Stoppers.

Yet even as the investigation advances on the forensic front, a separate political storm is threatening to derail leadership of the case.

At least two Pima County supervisors — Democrat Matt Heinz and Republican Steve Christy — have announced plans to file a motion at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting to vacate Sheriff Nanos’ office if he does not step down voluntarily. The move stems from allegations that Nanos committed perjury during a December 2025 deposition in an unrelated lawsuit brought by the county deputies union president. In that deposition, Nanos is accused of lying under oath about disciplinary actions — including suspensions and a resignation in lieu of termination — he received while serving with the El Paso Police Department in the 1970s and 1980s.

The supervisors say the credibility issues have undermined public trust in the high-profile investigation. The board is scheduled to discuss disciplinary action against Nanos — which could include removal — on May 12.

FBI Director Kash Patel has also publicly criticized the early handling of the case, claiming the FBI was “locked out” for the critical first four days and questioning some of the sheriff’s decisions on evidence processing. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office has pushed back, stating there was “no delay” in coordination with federal partners and that collaboration has since improved.

Despite the controversy swirling around the sheriff, his office issued statements this week reaffirming that the investigation “remains active and ongoing” and that he is “fully committed” to bringing Nancy Guthrie home.

No suspects have been publicly identified, and authorities have not commented on whether they believe Guthrie is still alive. Unrelated prehistoric human remains found near the home last week were ruled out as connected to the case.

17GEN4 News will continue monitoring developments in this case, including Tuesday’s supervisors meeting. Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact authorities immediately.  For the latest, visit 17GEN4.com or our live coverage.

Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: 100 Days Missing – Pima County Sheriff Nanos Says “We Are” Closer as Calls Grow to Oust Him Over Perjury Claims | 17GEN4 News

As the high-profile abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, approaches 100 days, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos reports major progress in the investigation. But local supervisors are pushing to remove him amid fresh perjury allegations tied to his past. Latest updates, $1.2M reward, and what investigators know now – 17GEN4 News