United Cajun Navy Offers Help in Search for Missing Arizona Woman

The volunteer group has sent authorities a 41-page operational plan to assist in the investigation.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The United Cajun Navy, a volunteer-based non-profit organization, has reportedly offered to help authorities in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona on January 31. The group has sent a 41-page operational plan to the Pima County Sheriff's Office, but has not yet received a response.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered national attention, and the involvement of the United Cajun Navy, a group known for its disaster response efforts, could potentially provide additional resources and expertise to the ongoing investigation.

The details

Authorities believe Guthrie was kidnapped, as drops of her blood were found on the front porch of her home. The FBI has also released video footage from a doorbell camera showing a masked man on Guthrie's porch on the night she disappeared, and has described him as a suspect who was carrying a 25-liter backpack.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home near Tucson, Arizona on January 31, 2026.
  • Guthrie was reported missing the following day, on February 1, 2026.
  • The FBI released the video footage from the doorbell camera on February 10, 2026.

The players

United Cajun Navy

A volunteer-based non-profit organization known for its disaster response efforts.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff in Arizona.

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the Today show, and the daughter of the missing Nancy Guthrie.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which has released video footage and described a suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.