Masked Man Seen Near Nancy Guthrie’s Door Before Disappearance

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her home on January 31. Authorities uncovered a masked figure in the doorbell footage taken that morning, suggesting she may have been taken.

Key Evidence

• Doorbell Footage
  A masked individual tampered with the camera.
• Described as 5‑9 to 5‑10 tall, average build.

• One clip shows him wearing an Ozark backpack; a second image, taken on another day without the backpack, indicates multiple visits.

• FBI Release
  The FBI shared photos and video of the suspect, stressing that conclusions must rest on solid evidence.

Investigation Efforts

• Search Area
  Law enforcement combed the desert around the house for three weeks, amassing thousands of hours of surveillance from neighbors and nearby businesses.

• Community Calls
  Residents were asked to review footage from January 1 onward, especially:
• 9 p.m.–midnight on January 11
• 9:30 a.m.–11 a.m. on January 31
  for unusual cars or people.

• Gun Shop Checks
  The suspect’s holster had distinctive features, prompting a search of Tucson gun shops.

• DNA Findings
  Gloves found two miles away yielded DNA that did not match anyone in the national database or any evidence at home. No clear motive has emerged.

Suspect Status

• The sheriff’s office released two individuals for questioning but later let them go.
• Investigators remain uncertain whether one or more persons were involved and have ruled out family members as suspects.
• No definitive leads exist.

Public Appeal

The family, including Savannah Guthrie, has appealed to the public through social media and videos, hoping to clarify possible ransom notes that may have been sent.

Rewards

• The FBI and Crime Stoppers each offer rewards up to $100,000 for actionable information.