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Tucson Sheriff Scolds Official Amid Kidnapping Search
13 May
Summary
- Sheriff Nanos criticized county official for FBI information sharing.
- Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case surpasses 100 days without suspects.
- FBI and family offer a combined $1.1 million reward for information.
The investigation into the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has surpassed 100 days with no suspects identified. Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026, and is believed to have been abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home. Authorities cite alleged ransom notes as evidence she was taken against her will.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated in a recent interview that his department, along with the FBI and other labs, is working diligently to resolve the case, despite the passage of time. He emphasized ongoing work with physical evidence, including mixed DNA samples, and pledged not to abandon the investigation.
Concurrently, Pima County Assessor Suzanne Droubie reported that Sheriff Nanos expressed frustration with her office for providing information to the FBI at their request. Droubie indicated Nanos felt this generated additional work for his department by creating more leads to follow up on.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department issued a statement emphasizing their commitment to a thorough investigation and appreciating public patience. This situation unfolds amidst prior criticism from FBI Director Kash Patel regarding Nanos's initial handling of the case and his department's alleged exclusion of the FBI. Sheriff Nanos has maintained the FBI was involved from the outset.
A $100,000 reward initially offered by the FBI has been increased to $1 million by Savannah Guthrie and her family for information leading to Nancy's recovery or an arrest.
