Guthrie case investigators question neighbors about any internet issues on the night she disappeared
Guthrie Case: Investigators Probe Neighbors for Internet Anomalies on Disappearance Night
Law enforcement agencies are investigating Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance by inquiring about residents’ internet experiences on the night she vanished. Both the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI conducted door-to-door interviews in her Tucson neighborhood, the Catalina Foothills, on Thursday, seeking reports of connectivity disruptions. Multiple homeowners shared with NBC News that the agents specifically asked if they had encountered any issues with their internet service during the critical timeframe.
According to those interviewed, the investigators noted that several residents mentioned glitches in their internet service that night. Two homeowners added that the agents also requested footage from January 11, though officials have not confirmed if this date is central to their inquiry. Three neighbors who spoke to NBC News on Thursday said they were asleep or away at the time of the abduction and couldn’t recall any connectivity problems.
Neighbors Report Unusual Camera Glitch
A couple living near Nancy Guthrie’s home reported noticing an anomaly in their Ring camera system. They described how one of their four cameras, closest to her residence, displayed a “not available” message when they checked footage from the night of the abduction. The other cameras, situated farther away, functioned without issues. The couple emphasized they had never seen this warning before and found it “uncanny” that it occurred precisely during the time Guthrie went missing.
“That’s really weird, isn’t it?” the couple remarked, highlighting the strange timing of the technical glitch.
Authorities have not disclosed the significance of January 11 or confirmed if the internet issues are part of their investigation. NBC News has contacted Ring for comment on the reported camera malfunction, while the FBI and sheriff’s department remain silent on the matter. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, when asked about a potential Wi-Fi jammer, stated: “I’ve not looked at that closely, but yeah, my team has examined every angle with the FBI.”
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at 9:45 p.m. on January 31 after dinner with her daughter Annie. She was officially reported missing on February 1 when she failed to appear at a friend’s house for a livestreamed church service. Officials classify the case as a possible kidnapping, but details remain scarce. Last month, the FBI released doorbell camera footage and images of a man in a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack, described as a suspect but not yet identified.
Earlier this week, Savannah Guthrie visited the TODAY show studio in New York City while on leave from her position. She expressed her intent to return to her role, according to a spokesperson: “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.” The Guthrie family announced a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery, joining efforts by the FBI and Crime Stoppers.
With more than a month elapsed since Guthrie’s disappearance, investigators continue without public identification of suspects or key leads. The case now hinges on the unusual internet incidents and the mysterious footage captured by the doorbell cameras, which remain central to the ongoing search.
