Federal Agents Conduct Intensive Search at Missing Mother's Tucson Property
In a significant development in the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, federal agents were observed on Wednesday removing multiple items from the $1 million Tucson, Arizona home of the 84-year-old mother of three. The intensive search operation comes as investigators enter the fourth consecutive day of probing what authorities now believe may have been an abduction from the property.
Disturbing Evidence Points to Forcible Removal
The investigation took a troubling turn when authorities discovered a trail of blood leading from the doorway of Nancy Guthrie's residence in the affluent Catalina Foothills neighborhood. Compounding concerns, her Ring doorbell camera was found to be missing from the scene, suggesting potential interference by whoever removed her from the property.
Nancy was last seen at approximately 9:30 PM on Saturday night when her Italian son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, 50, dropped her off following an evening of playing mahjong with her daughter Annie, 56. Her disappearance was reported the following day when she failed to attend church services as expected.
Critical Timeline Established Through Medical Technology
Investigators have established a crucial timeline through technological evidence found at the scene. An Apple Watch discovered inside the property stopped syncing with Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker at around 2 AM, strongly indicating she was taken from her home at approximately that time. Her phone, wallet, and car were all found at the residence, further supporting the abduction theory.
As the search intensified on Wednesday, federal agents were photographed carrying boxes from the property while crime scene tape was reinstated around the perimeter. The FBI is reportedly deploying additional resources to the investigation, including experts in hostage negotiations, according to ABC 15 reports.
Multiple Investigative Angles Under Examination
Law enforcement officials are pursuing several potential leads in their search for answers:
- Investigators have specifically inquired with NBC about whether any troubling fan interactions involving Savannah Guthrie could be relevant to the case
- The Pima County Sheriff's Department is examining a possible connection to a January trespassing incident in the same neighborhood where a suspicious person fled when motion sensors activated floodlights
- Authorities are conducting door-to-door canvassing to collect security camera footage from neighbors and are searching for a vehicle of interest
High-Level Attention and Continued Hope
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos expressed confidence that Nancy Guthrie remains alive despite the concerning circumstances. "We have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here," Nanos stated in an interview with NBC's Liz Kreutz. "She's present. She's alive, and we want to save her."
The investigation has attracted attention at the highest levels, with President Donald Trump confirming he had spoken with Savannah Guthrie to offer support. "I'm going to call her later on, I think it's a terrible thing," Trump remarked on Tuesday before following through with the promised conversation on Wednesday.
While no suspect has been identified and police maintain there is no immediate danger to the wider public, investigators have not ruled out the possibility that Nancy Guthrie was targeted specifically because of her famous daughter's high-profile position as a Today Show host.
