Police return to Nancy Guthrie’s house to continue investigation

PHOENIX – Police and federal agents returned to Nancy Guthrie’s house on Wednesday to continue the investigation over the disappearance of the missing 84-year-old mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie.

The continuation of the investigation came after the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said on Tuesday investigative teams processed the scene inside and outside the residence, and the scene was clear. They had turned the home back over to the Guthrie family.

Law enforcement showed up to the residence around 4 p.m. Wednesday and put up crime scene tape. In addition to a police presence, United States Customs and Border Protection agents appeared at the house with dogs.

Authorities left the home around 6 p.m. and took down the crime scene tape.

With the search continuing, the FBI has reportedly sent additional experts to aid in the investigation. A supervisor will operate a task force with experts in areas such as hostage negotiation, data storage systems/networks and secure digital devices, sources told ABC.

There are still no suspects or persons of interest as of Wednesday evening, and detectives are continuing to speak with anyone who may have had contact with the 84-year-old who was last seen at her home in Tucson on Saturday night near Skyline Drive and Campbell Avenue.

Members of Guthrie’s church contacted authorities when she didn’t show up for Sunday services.

Additional details about Nancy Guthrie case

A person familiar with the investigation told The Associated Press that her Tucson home, located in the Catalina Foothills, showed signs of forced entry.

Authorities believe Guthrie was taken from her home against her will, possibly during overnight hours, but said there is no credible evidence of the disappearance being a targeted incident.

On Tuesday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos also said that crime‑scene evidence is now being analyzed by labs and technology partners.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call authorities at 520-351-4900, 520-88-CRIME (2-7463) or 911. Tips to 88-CRIME that lead to an arrest could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,500.

KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Heidi Hommel contributed to this report.

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