Guthrie Case: Investigators Probe Neighbors for Internet Anomalies on Disappearance Night
Following Nancy Guthrie’s mysterious vanishing, law enforcement agencies have reached out to local residents to inquire about any unusual internet outages that occurred during the evening of her last sighting. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI conducted a thorough canvass of Guthrie’s neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday, visiting homes to gather information from residents. Multiple homeowners shared with NBC News that the agents specifically questioned them about internet connectivity disruptions on the night she disappeared.
According to neighbors, the investigators noted that several residents had mentioned intermittent internet glitches during that timeframe. Two homeowners reported that the agents also asked about video footage from January 11, though officials have not confirmed if this date is central to their investigation. Three other residents stated they were either asleep or away from their homes at the time of the abduction and could not confirm any issues with their internet service.
A couple residing next to Guthrie’s home reported an odd occurrence. They noted a malfunction with one of their Ring cameras during the night of the disappearance, as it displayed the “not available” message when accessed. The couple, who have four cameras on their property, emphasized that the glitch occurred only on the camera closest to Guthrie’s house. The other devices functioned normally, and they stated they had never encountered the warning before. “That’s really weird, isn’t it?” they remarked, highlighting the unexplained nature of the event.
“I’ve not looked at that closely, but yeah, I know that my team has looked at it with the FBI every angle,” said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos when asked earlier this week about the possibility of a Wi-Fi jammer being used during the abduction.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on January 31 after dinner with her daughter Annie. She was officially reported missing on February 1 after failing to appear at a friend’s house for a Sunday church service. Authorities classify the case as a potential kidnapping or abduction, though details remain scarce.
Last month, the FBI released footage from doorbell cameras showing an armed and masked man with gloves in the early hours of Nancy’s disappearance. The suspect, described as between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall and of average build, was seen wearing a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. Despite the visual evidence, the man’s identity has not yet been confirmed.
Meanwhile, Savannah Guthrie, who has taken a leave from her TODAY show duties, visited New York City for a studio appearance. She stated her intention to return to her role while continuing to support her family and aid in finding Nancy. The Guthrie family announced a $1 million reward for information leading to her recovery, joining efforts from the FBI and Crime Stoppers.
Liz Kreutz is an NBC News correspondent. Rebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.
