kayla day — FBI Notifies Mexican Authorities in Hunt for Nancy Guthrie; Reward Tops $200,000
The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has widened as federal investigators have contacted Mexican counterparts and the combined reward for information has climbed past $200, 000. Authorities continue to sift a massive volume of tips and leads while stressing there is no confirmed evidence that Guthrie was taken across the border.
Cross-border inquiry expands
Federal agents have reached out to Mexican authorities to alert them to the disappearance and to seek assistance with any investigative avenues that cross the international border. Officials emphasized that, at this time, there is no evidence Nancy Guthrie was transported out of the United States, but the possibility is being explored given the proximity of her Tucson-area home to the border.
Investigators have pursued a range of leads, some originating from private parties who have forwarded potential ransom communications to investigators. One such email sought a multimillion-dollar payment in cryptocurrency; investigators have not verified the demand and treat such messages with caution while continuing forensic and intelligence checks.
Rewards increase and volume of tips
The total reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie or the person who took her now exceeds $200, 000. An anonymous donation boosted a community reward program to just over $100, 000, and federal authorities have also offered a six-figure award. Officials say the combination of local and federal incentives is intended to spur new, actionable tips.
Authorities report that they have received an extraordinary number of inquiries. The sheriff's office has logged more than 30, 000 tips and investigators have reviewed up to roughly 40, 000 leads in the weeks since Guthrie was reported missing. Each lead is being evaluated by teams working around the clock to trace movements, communications and any physical evidence tied to the case.
Investigation details and timeline
Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted in her sleep in the early hours of February 1. A sequence of security events at her residence has been central to the inquiry. On February 1, a doorbell camera disconnected at 3: 47 a. m. ET. At 4: 12 a. m. ET, camera software registered a person on camera, but no usable video exists from that detection. Later in the day, family members discovered Guthrie missing at 1: 56 p. m. ET and placed the emergency call at 2: 03 p. m. ET.
Surveillance footage released by investigators showed a masked, armed person near the house appearing to tamper with a security camera. A glove recovered near the property produced DNA that has been run through federal databases but has yet to yield a match. The glove appeared similar to those seen on the individual in the surveillance images.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said the motive behind the incident remains unknown; investigators continue to weigh whether the event was a targeted abduction or a burglary that escalated. Two men who were briefly detained during the early stages of the probe have been cleared as suspects, and family members remain excluded from the investigative target list.
Authorities urge anyone with new information to contact local law enforcement immediately. Investigators stress that even small, seemingly insignificant details can be critical as the search continues. The investigation remains active, with federal, state and local agencies coordinating efforts and following all viable leads.
