Overview
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Catalina Foothills residence between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 31 and was reported missing by family around noon on Feb. 1.
- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said homicide detectives are involved and the operation has shifted from search-and-rescue to processing a crime scene.
- Authorities initially deployed ground teams, dogs, drones, and aircraft with assistance from Customs and Border Protection, and the FBI is aware of the case.
- Officials describe Guthrie as a vulnerable adult with limited mobility who needs daily medication that could be life‑saving, while noting she has no known cognitive impairment.
- Savannah Guthrie’s family thanked the public and urged anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.