Guthrie case investigators question neighbors about any internet issues on the night she disappeared
Guthrie case investigators question neighbors about any internet issues on the night she disappeared
Law enforcement teams probing Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance have sought input from residents in her Tucson neighborhood, inquiring if they observed any anomalies in their internet service on the night she vanished. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI conducted door-to-door interviews in the Catalina Foothills area on Thursday, asking about connectivity disruptions and potential clues. Multiple homeowners reported that agents specifically asked if their internet had experienced problems during that time, citing that several locals had mentioned glitches in the service.
A couple living next to Guthrie’s residence shared with NBC News that their Ring camera displayed an error message when they checked footage from the night of the abduction. They explained that out of their four cameras, the one closest to Guthrie’s home showed “not available” during the overnight hours, while others functioned normally. The pair noted they had never seen this warning before and described the timing as “uncanny.”
“That’s really weird, isn’t it?” they remarked, emphasizing the unusual nature of the glitch.
Despite these observations, authorities have not confirmed if the internet issues are part of their investigation or explained why they are focusing on this detail. Meanwhile, the Guthrie family has announced a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery, joining efforts from the FBI and Crime Stoppers. Savannah Guthrie, Nancy’s daughter and co-anchor of “TODAY,” remains in Arizona with her family and plans to resume her duties soon.
Earlier this week, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos mentioned that his team had examined the possibility of a Wi-Fi jammer being used by the suspect. “I’ve not looked at that closely, but yeah, I know that my team has looked at it with the FBI every angle,” he stated. Nancy, an 84-year-old mother, was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 31 after dinner with her other daughter. She was officially reported missing on Feb. 1 when she failed to attend a friend’s house for a church service.
Authorities have classified the case as a possible kidnapping or abduction, though details remain sparse. Last month, the FBI released footage from a doorbell camera capturing an armed, masked man with gloves on the night of the disappearance. The suspect is described as between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, with an average build, and was seen carrying a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
NBC News has contacted Ring for comment on the camera issue, but neither the FBI nor the sheriff’s department have provided explanations for their focus on internet problems. Guthrie has now been missing for over a month, with no suspects or persons of interest publicly identified.
