Experts believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was not taken at random. Former FBI profilers say the person responsible likely chose her in advance and watched her daily routine. Clear signs of forced entry suggest she did not know her abductor.
Investigators say Nancy was taken from her Tucson home during the night. Her phone and medication were left behind, and her health devices stopped sending data around the time she disappeared. Blood found inside the home supports the belief that she was taken against her will.
Based on the evidence, experts believe the suspect is likely a man in his 30s or 40s with a criminal past. They say this was probably not a first-time crime. The person may have crossed paths with Nancy before, possibly through routine contact such as deliveries or home services.
The motive remains unclear. Kidnappings involving elderly victims are rare, but when they happen they are usually driven by money or violence. Police have not confirmed a ransom demand, but experts say modern cases often involve attempts to access bank accounts rather than public cash exchanges.
Authorities believe Nancy is still alive, but time is critical. She has limited mobility and needs daily medication. Her family, including her daughter Savannah Guthrie, continues to appeal for her safe return as the search goes on.
