The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie continues to draw public attention more than 100 days after she was reported missing. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Catalina Foothills home on February 1. While public activity surrounding the case has slowed in recent weeks, authorities insist the investigation remains active behind the scenes. Now, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has acknowledged that some details are intentionally being withheld from the public as investigators continue their work.
Nancy Guthrie case Sheriff Chris Nanos gives update on investigation
According to Sheriff Chris Nanos, investigators are still making progress in the case despite the passage of time. In a new interview with 13 News, Nanos said detectives are working closely with multiple agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to analyze evidence and follow leads connected to Guthrie’s disappearance.
“Day one, the FBI was involved in this case,” Nanos said, adding that federal agents continue to assist daily. Authorities are also reportedly receiving support from Arizona DPS and several forensic labs across the country. FBI involvement has remained a major part of the investigation since the beginning.
One major focus appears to be forensic testing. According to Nanos, investigators are currently processing DNA evidence collected from Guthrie’s home. He explained that labs are working to separate and identify multiple DNA samples.
While some observers may view the pace of the investigation as slow, the sheriff stressed that investigators are prioritizing accuracy over speed. Furthermore, Nanos suggested authorities are carefully building a case that could eventually lead to an arrest. “I believe, at some point in time, we will make an arrest on this case,” he said.
Perhaps the most notable moment from the interview came when Nanos admitted that investigators are withholding certain information from the public. When asked directly whether details were being kept private, the sheriff responded, “Yes, absolutely there are.” However, he said this was being done to protect the integrity of the investigation rather than create secrecy.
Despite the lack of major public breakthroughs, Nanos rejected the idea that the case has gone cold. Authorities continue to review physical and digital evidence while encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Officials have also noted that rewards tied to information in the case now exceed $1.2 million.
