New Search Effort Uncovers Clues in Elderly Woman’s Kidnapping

A large team of local police and FBI agents has spread out across the desert near Tucson, Arizona, searching for any clues that could explain what happened to 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie after she vanished last month.

Current Focus

• Black Latex Glove – Investigators are testing a glove found on a road close to her house, hoping to find fingerprints or DNA that could link it to the kidnapper.
• Video Footage – Authorities released footage of a masked intruder tampering with her doorbell camera. Advanced computer techniques are being used to try and read the face hidden behind a ski mask.
• Blood Evidence – Blood found on her porch matched Nancy’s DNA, confirming it was her blood that fell there.

Suspicions and Status

• The police say Nancy’s limited mobility made it unlikely she could have walked far, so they suspect a forced abduction.
• Two ransom notes have been sent to the media, each with a deadline that has already passed. No sign that Nancy is alive or in the hands of her kidnappers.
• Nancy has posted several video messages on social media, asking for help and even offering to meet any demands.

Recent Developments

• After a brief arrest during a traffic stop, the suspect was released.
• The sheriff’s office searched a location in Rio Rico, but nothing conclusive emerged.

Public Response

Since the kidnapping was reported, more than 18,000 calls have been received from people who might know something.