Police Increase Patrols in Nancy Guthrie's Neighborhood After Trespassing Complaints

Residents report issues with vloggers and amateur journalists near the Guthrie family home

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:21pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shiny metal police badge or handcuff, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The harsh glare of a police presence reflects the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and the need to protect her family's privacy.Tucson Today

Police in Tucson, Arizona have increased patrols around the neighborhood of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, after residents complained about vloggers and amateur journalists trespassing in the area. The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed they have stepped up presence in response to the complaints, which also extend to the home of Savannah's daughter Annie Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie has been missing since late January in an apparent kidnapping, and authorities say the search for her remains an active investigation.

Why it matters

The increased police presence in the Guthrie family's neighborhood highlights the ongoing challenges they face as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, with unwanted attention and potential trespassing by media and online personalities adding to the strain. It also raises questions about privacy and security concerns for high-profile missing persons cases.

The details

According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, residents in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood where Nancy Guthrie lives have complained about vloggers and amateur journalists potentially trespassing on private property. The department says it has responded by increasing patrols not only around Nancy Guthrie's home, but also the residence of her daughter Annie Guthrie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday, January 31.
  • The increased police patrols in the neighborhood began in recent days, after complaints from residents.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home in an apparent kidnapping on January 31.

Savannah Guthrie

The daughter of Nancy Guthrie and a host on the 'Today' show.

Annie Guthrie

The daughter of Nancy Guthrie who lives near her mother's home.

Tommaso Cioni

The son-in-law of Nancy Guthrie, married to her daughter Annie.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and responding to the trespassing complaints in her neighborhood.

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What they’re saying

“The sheriff recently told residents in the Guthrie neighborhood during a meeting that there have been increased patrols in the area in response to complaints about streamers and citizen journalists possibly trespassing.”

— Pima County Sheriff's Department

“We continue to believe it is Tucsonans, and the greater Southern Arizona community, that hold the key to finding a resolution in this case. Someone knows something. It's possible a member of this community has information that they do not even realize is significant.”

— Guthrie Family

What’s next

Law enforcement continues to urge anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance to contact the FBI, Pima County Sheriff's Department, or local tip line.

The takeaway

The increased police presence in the Guthrie family's neighborhood underscores the ongoing challenges they face as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, with unwanted attention from media and online personalities adding to the strain. It highlights the need to balance privacy and security concerns for high-profile missing persons cases.