Authorities Investigate Vehicle in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Sheriff says investigators are 'closer' to finding a suspect in the month-long case.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 4:04pm

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has confirmed that authorities are investigating a vehicle captured on a neighbor's Ring camera shortly after the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona. The video shows 12 vehicles passing by around 2:30 a.m. on the morning Guthrie was last seen, but Nanos said they have not yet identified the specific car. Investigators continue to search for Guthrie, who they believe was forcibly taken from her home on February 1.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a prominent local resident, has sparked a major investigation and a large reward offer from her family. The Ring camera footage could provide a crucial lead in the case, which has gone unsolved for over a month.

The details

The Ring camera footage was obtained by Fox News Digital and shows 12 vehicles passing by a home in the Catalina Foothills area around 2:30 a.m. on the morning Guthrie disappeared. Authorities are investigating this vehicle activity as part of the ongoing investigation into Guthrie's suspected abduction from her Tucson home.

  • Guthrie was last seen alive on February 1, 2026.
  • The Ring camera footage was recorded around 2:30 a.m. on the morning of February 1, 2026.

The players

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who is overseeing the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who was forcibly taken from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie's daughter, who announced a $1 million family reward for information leading to her mother's recovery.

Elias and Danielle Stratigouleas

The owners of the home where the Ring camera footage was recorded.

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What they’re saying

“We're aware of it, and we're looking into it. Just like any other piece of evidence.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff

“I think the investigators are definitely closer. We got a lot of intel, a lot of leads, but now it's time to just go to work.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the release of additional footage from the Ring camera that may help identify the vehicle of interest.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of surveillance footage in missing persons investigations, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in piecing together clues from limited evidence. The large reward offer underscores the urgency to find Nancy Guthrie and bring closure to her family.