SUMMARY
- Pima County sheriff says search for Nancy Guthrie may last months or years
- Range Rover seized near her home but no arrests announced
- FBI and local law enforcement continue coordinated investigation
The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of Savannah Guthrie, could take “months or years,” according to Chris Nanos, as authorities intensify efforts following her disappearance from her Tucson home in Tucson.
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing Feb. 1 after last being seen Jan. 31 at her residence in Pima County, Arizona.
The case has drawn national attention due to her connection to NBC’s “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, while local authorities emphasize the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Speaking to The New York Times, Nanos said investigators remain committed despite uncertainty. “Maybe it’s an hour from now. Maybe it’s weeks or months or years from now. But we won’t quit,” he said.
Overnight Friday into Saturday, FBI agents and Pima County sheriff’s deputies seized a Range Rover SUV from a parking lot at Culver’s near Guthrie’s home.
Officials did not confirm whether the vehicle was directly linked to the disappearance and said no arrests had been made.
Robert Sanders, a former FBI supervisory special agent and professor at Arizona State University, said missing persons cases involving elderly adults often require extensive forensic review and digital tracking.
“Search timelines can expand significantly when foul play is suspected,” Sanders said. Mary Ellen O’Toole, former FBI profiler and author, said vehicle seizures indicate potential evidentiary leads but do not confirm suspect identification.
Nanos reiterated that investigators are pursuing all credible tips. “We’re going to find Nancy,” he said.
An FBI spokesperson in Phoenix declined to comment on specific investigative steps but confirmed federal assistance remains ongoing.
Authorities said search operations and forensic examinations will continue in coordination with federal partners.
As the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its second week, law enforcement officials stress persistence while acknowledging the investigation could extend well beyond the immediate future.
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