Overview
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Catalina Foothills home on Jan. 31 and was reported missing around noon on Feb. 1 after a church absence prompted a family welfare check.
- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says the residence has been processed as a crime scene, homicide detectives are involved, and foul play has not been ruled out.
- Investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly overnight; she has limited mobility but no cognitive issues.
- Initial search-and-rescue operations used drones, aircraft, dogs, volunteers, and assistance from federal partners including the FBI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, then shifted to a criminal investigation.
- Authorities note she needs daily medication that could be life-threatening if missed and urge tips to the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900, with Savannah Guthrie in Arizona cooperating with investigators.