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Investigators Analyze Possible Walkie-Talkie in Suspect's Pocket in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Former FBI agent believes suspect may have used walkie-talkie to communicate with getaway driver.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since February 1st, and despite video footage showing an armed individual at her door that night, no suspect has been identified. Investigators are now analyzing whether the person in the video was carrying a walkie-talkie in their pocket, which could indicate they were communicating with an accomplice.
Why it matters
The potential use of a walkie-talkie by the suspect suggests the involvement of multiple people in Guthrie's disappearance, which could make the case more complex to solve. Authorities are still searching for any leads that could help identify the suspect and determine what happened to the 84-year-old woman.
The details
Footage from a Google Nest camera shows an armed individual at Guthrie's front door on the night she went missing. Analysis of the images has led some to believe the person may have been wearing a ring and carrying a full backpack, despite just arriving at the home. Additionally, what appears to be an antenna can be seen sticking out of the suspect's pocket, which former FBI agent Tracy Walder believes could be part of a walkie-talkie. Walder suggests the use of a walkie-talkie instead of a cell phone indicates the suspect may have been communicating with a getaway driver.
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing since Sunday, February 1, 2026.
- Authorities conducted a final sweep of Guthrie's home in the Catalina Foothills last week and have since turned the home back over to the Guthrie family.
The players
Nancy Guthrie
An 84-year-old woman who has been missing since February 1, 2026, with no suspects identified in her disappearance.
Tracy Walder
A former FBI agent who believes the suspect in Guthrie's disappearance may have used a walkie-talkie to communicate with a getaway driver.
What they’re saying
“I can't confirm what's in his pocket. The walkie talkie makes sense in the fact that...I feel a getaway vehicle is gonna be critical in this case if there's someone else that helped, and so that would be a way—obviously you wouldn't want to use a cell phone—that would be a way in a short range to communicate with someone to bring a car to a certain location.”
— Tracy Walder, Former FBI Agent (NewsNation)
“I think we would have him by now if he did.”
— Tracy Walder, Former FBI Agent (NewsNation)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspect out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of analyzing all potential evidence, including seemingly minor details like the suspect's clothing and accessories, in order to piece together a comprehensive understanding of the crime and identify the perpetrator. The possibility of a walkie-talkie being used suggests the involvement of multiple individuals, which could make the investigation more complex but also provide additional avenues for authorities to pursue.
