Pima County Sheriff's Office Finds No Link Between Damaged Utility Box and Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Investigators determined the utility box is not connected to the missing person case.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Pima County Sheriff's Department has confirmed to Newsweek that investigators have found no evidence linking a damaged utility box near Nancy Guthrie's home to her disappearance. Authorities stated there is "nothing to indicate that the utility box would be related to the case." The damaged box had been investigated as a potential clue in the ongoing search for Guthrie, the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing for over a month.

Why it matters

The damaged utility box had been a focus of the investigation, as it was located near Guthrie's home and there were reports of an internet outage in the area around the time of her disappearance. The sheriff's office's confirmation that the box is unrelated provides clarity and helps rule out one potential lead in the high-profile missing person case.

The details

According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, investigators have determined there is "nothing to indicate that the utility box would be related to the case" of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. The sheriff's office spokesperson stated this to Newsweek on Tuesday, after the Today show had reported that authorities were looking into the damaged box as a possible connection.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home on January 31, 2026.
  • Guthrie was reported missing the following day, on February 1, 2026.
  • The FBI released video on February 10, 2026, showing a suspect on Guthrie's porch the night she disappeared.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing for over a month.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and determining the damaged utility box is unrelated to the case.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the Today show, whose mother Nancy Guthrie has been missing since early February 2026.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency assisting in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, including releasing video footage of a suspect.

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What they’re saying

“Investigators have told us, there is nothing to indicate that the utility box would be related to the case.”

— Pima County Sheriff's Department spokesperson (Newsweek)

The takeaway

The Pima County Sheriff's Office's confirmation that the damaged utility box is unrelated to the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case helps narrow the focus of the investigation, ruling out one potential lead. However, the high-profile missing person case remains unsolved, with authorities still searching for clues to determine what happened to Guthrie and who may be responsible for her disappearance.