Police say the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, is not a routine missing-person case. She vanished from her Arizona home overnight, and investigators quickly became concerned by what they found. Authorities now say this is a criminal case.
Nancy was last seen Saturday night after dinner with her daughter Annie Guthrie. She was dropped off at home between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m. Nothing appeared unusual at the time. The next morning, she did not attend church, which was out of character and raised alarm.
When police arrived at the home, they found evidence that did not “sit well” with investigators. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed Nancy did not leave on her own. Detectives from the homicide unit were brought in, and the case is now being treated as a crime scene rather than a search effort.
Police say Nancy is mentally sharp but physically fragile. She requires daily medication, and missing doses could be life-threatening. This has added urgency to the investigation.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage and asking neighbors to check doorbell and security cameras. There have been no arrests and no suspects named. The family, including Savannah Guthrie, is cooperating fully and has asked the public to share any information that could help bring Nancy home safely.