RIO RICO, Ariz. — The investigation into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie has seen a development as law enforcement has detained a person for questioning following the release of alarming surveillance footage showing a masked individual outside her home on the night of her disappearance.
According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, the individual was apprehended during a routine traffic stop in the vicinity of Tucson. The sheriff’s office has not disclosed specific information about the detained individual nor their connection to the case.
Local reports indicate that a delivery man was interrogated by police but subsequently released, claiming his innocence. Authority confirmations around his potential involvement remain unclear.
On Tuesday evening, law enforcement was seen performing a thorough search at a Rio Rico location as investigations continued into the whereabouts of the 84-year-old Guthrie, who vanished from her home on February 1, 2026. Previously, there had been little progress made in the case until this recent insight.
The release of surveillance footage has added urgency to the search efforts, allowing investigators and the public to get a glimpse of the individual who approached Nancy’s residence. The footage shows a person wearing a ski mask and attempting to conceal their identity while appearing to tamper with a camera.
Guthrie’s disappearance has deeply affected her family, sparking public pleas for knowledge about her whereabouts. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have appealed directly to the kidnappers. They remain desperate for any information, expressing their concern for their mother’s health due to her age and the medications she requires.
The Rio Rico community, which is home to about 20,000 residents, has rallied around the Guthrie family, expressing solidarity during this trying time. Authorities are continuing to canvas the area, knocking on doors, and searching local areas for any further evidence regarding Nancy’s disappearance.
As this investigation unfolds, the family hopes for positive news about Nancy’s safety and well-being.
