Guthrie case investigators question neighbors about any internet issues on the night she disappeared
FBI and Local Authorities Probe Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance by Inquiring About Neighborhood Internet Glitches
Law enforcement teams from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI have been conducting door-to-door inquiries in Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson neighborhood, seeking reports of unusual internet outages during the time she vanished. On Thursday, agents spoke with several residents, specifically asking if they had experienced any connectivity issues the night of her disappearance.
Homeowners contacted by NBC News noted that the investigators emphasized the occurrence of glitches in the area. Two individuals mentioned that the agents also requested footage from Jan. 11, though officials have not confirmed they are focusing on that date. Three residents, who were either asleep or away on the night of the abduction, could not recall any internet problems.
Security Camera Anomaly Reported by Neighbors
A local couple residing next to Nancy Guthrie’s home reported an anomaly in their security system. They mentioned that one of their Ring cameras displayed a “not available” message when they checked footage from the overnight hours of the abduction. The other cameras, positioned farther from her residence, functioned normally, according to the couple.
“That’s really weird, isn’t it?” they remarked, highlighting the unusual timing of the issue.
Authorities have not yet explained why they are investigating the Jan. 11 date or the significance of the internet glitches. Meanwhile, the FBI released doorbell camera images of a suspect, described as a man 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build, wearing a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. The man was seen outside Guthrie’s home during the early hours of her disappearance, but his identity remains unknown.
Savannah Guthrie’s Update on the Investigation
Savannah Guthrie, who has been on leave from her role at the “TODAY” show, visited the New York City studio last week. She stated her intention to return to her position, while emphasizing her commitment to supporting her family and aiding efforts to locate her mother. “While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home,” a spokesperson noted.
The Guthrie family announced a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery on Feb. 24. This follows a separate $1 million offer from the FBI and another from Crime Stoppers. Nancy, 84, was last seen at 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 31 after dinner with her daughter Annie. Her disappearance was reported Feb. 1 when she failed to arrive at a friend’s house for a church service livestream.
Earlier this week, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos addressed 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 said. Despite ongoing efforts, no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly identified in the case.
NBC News has contacted Ring for clarification on the camera glitch, but no comments have been released yet. The FBI and sheriff’s department have not elaborated on their investigation’s direction or the role of internet disruptions in the case.
