Masked Man Seen Near Nancy Guthrie’s Door Before Disappearance

Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home after January 31. Authorities found a masked figure on doorbell footage taken the morning she was believed to have been taken. The FBI released photos and video showing a man tampering with the camera; he was described as 5‑9 to 5‑10 tall, average build, and wearing an Ozark backpack in one clip. A second image of the same man appears on a different day, without the backpack, suggesting he may have visited her doorstep more than once. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says the dates are unconfirmed and stresses that conclusions must rest on solid evidence.Law enforcement combed the desert around the house for three weeks, collecting thousands of hours of surveillance from neighbors and nearby businesses. They asked residents to review footage from January 1 onward, especially between 9 p. m. –midnight on January 11 and 9:30 a. m. –11 a. m. on January 31, looking for unusual cars or people. The search also included checking gun shops in Tucson because the suspect’s holster had distinctive features. DNA from gloves found two miles away did not match anyone in the national database or the evidence at home, and no clear motive has emerged. The sheriff’s office released two people for questioning but later let them go. Investigators remain uncertain whether one or more persons were involved, and they have ruled out family members as suspects. Despite ongoing efforts, no definitive leads exist. The family, including Savannah Guthrie, has appealed to the public through social media and videos, hoping to clarify possible ransom notes that may have been sent. The FBI and Crime Stoppers each offer rewards up to $100, 000 for actionable information.