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
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie have interviewed residents in her Tucson neighborhood to determine if any internet disruptions were observed on the night she went missing. Both the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI conducted door-to-door inquiries in the Catalina Foothills on Thursday, seeking details about connectivity problems. Multiple homeowners reported that the agents specifically asked if they noticed unusual glitches or interruptions in their service during the critical hours.
Residents shared that the investigators mentioned several neighbors had reported intermittent internet issues that night. Two homeowners noted the agents also inquired about video footage from January 11, though officials have not yet confirmed if this date is central to their investigation. Three individuals who spoke to NBC News on Thursday stated they were asleep or away at the time of the abduction and could not confirm if their internet service had been affected.
Neighbors Report Internet Glitches
A couple living next to Nancy Guthrie’s home told NBC News on Friday that one of their Ring cameras displayed a “not available” error during the abduction timeframe. They explained that while their other cameras functioned normally, the one closest to her residence failed to capture footage. This issue was unfamiliar to them, and they described it as “uncanny” that it occurred precisely when the woman vanished.
“That’s really weird, isn’t it?” the couple remarked, highlighting their surprise at the timing of the glitch.
NBC News has contacted Ring for further clarification, but neither the FBI nor the sheriff’s department have provided comments on the reported internet issues or the reasoning behind the inquiry.
Savannah Guthrie’s Update
Savannah Guthrie, the daughter of the missing woman, recently visited the TODAY show studio in New York City while on leave from her role. She indicated her intention to return to her position, though she remains committed to supporting her family and aiding efforts to locate Nancy.
The Guthrie family announced a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery on February 24, adding to the FBI and Crime Stoppers’ offers. Nancy, an 84-year-old mother, was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on January 31 after dinner with her daughter Annie. She was reported missing on February 1 when she failed to arrive at a friend’s house to watch a Sunday church service.
Clues from Surveillance Footage
Last month, the FBI released images of an armed, masked man wearing gloves and a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack, captured on doorbell cameras around the time Nancy disappeared. While the individual is considered a suspect, no identification has been made public. Investigators are seeking a man between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, when asked about the possibility of a Wi-Fi jammer being used by the suspect, said: “I’ve not looked at that closely, but yeah, I know my team has examined it with the FBI from every angle.”
With over a month elapsed since Nancy’s disappearance, the case remains unsolved, and no suspects have been officially named.
Liz Kreutz is an NBC News correspondent. Rebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.