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