Cops probe trespassing case for possible link to Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s kidnapping

The trespassing occurred less than 10 minutes from Nancy Guthrie’s home and was later shared with investigators as a possible lead
Authorities in Arizona are investigating a suspicious trespassing incident as part of the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie (Don Arnold/WireImage)
Authorities in Arizona are investigating a suspicious trespassing incident as part of the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie (Don Arnold/WireImage)

TUCSON, ARIZONA: Authorities in Arizona are investigating a suspicious trespassing incident near the home of Nancy Guthrie as they search for possible clues in her reported kidnapping.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that the trespassing case occurred in early January, several weeks before Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing. The incident took place at a homeless shelter less than 10 minutes away from Guthrie’s residence in Tucson. Investigators are now reviewing whether the two cases could be connected.

Investigators find a ‘start point’ in search for Nancy Guthrie (@savannahguthrie/Instagram)
Investigators found a ‘start point’ in search for Nancy Guthrie (@savannahguthrie/Instagram)

Suspicious man fled after being spotted by homeowner

An elderly homeowner told TMZ that he noticed the suspicious activity after a motion sensor in his yard was triggered. When the sensor was activated, a floodlight turned on, revealing a man loitering on his property.

The homeowner said the sudden light appeared to startle the trespasser, who immediately ran away on foot before anyone could clearly see his face. The man noted that there was no attempt to break into his home and that nothing was taken from his yard.

The picture showed Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, and Annie Guthrie smiling for the camera (@savannahguthrie/Instagram)
The picture showed Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie, and Annie Guthrie smiling for the camera (@savannahguthrie/Instagram)

Authorities have not released a description of the individual seen on the property, and no arrests have been made in connection with the trespassing incident.

The sheriff’s department said the case was documented and later shared with investigators working on Guthrie’s disappearance as a precaution.

Nancy Guthrie reported missing after not attending church

Nancy Guthrie’s family reported her missing on Sunday after learning she did not attend her regular church service. Police believe she was kidnapped from her home sometime between Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy was reported missing on February 1 (Savannah Guthrie/ Facebook)
Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy was reported missing on February 1 (Savannah Guthrie/ Facebook)

The case drew wider attention on Tuesday when NewsNation Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin shared footage showing what appeared to be a blood trail on Nancy Guthrie’s porch.

Authorities have not confirmed how the blood was caused or what role it may play in the investigation.

Authorities say there is no confirmation she is deceased

As of Wednesday, investigators have not identified a suspect in the case.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said there is currently no reason to believe that Nancy Guthrie is deceased.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings are speaking out. As police investigate ransom notes and evidence at Nancy's home, the family is begging for her safe return and the medicine she needs to survive (Screengrab/savannahguthrie/Instagram)
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings were speaking out. As police investigate ransom notes and evidence at Nancy's home, the family is begging for her safe return and the medicine she needs to survive (Screengrab/savannahguthrie/Instagram)

Law enforcement officials continue to examine all available information, including nearby incidents, as they work to determine what happened and where Guthrie may be.

The trespassing report remains under review as part of that broader effort, though authorities have not confirmed any direct connection between the two cases at this time.

Police are urging anyone with information related to either the trespassing incident or Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance to come forward as the investigation continues.

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