Guthrie case investigators question neighbors about any internet issues on the night she disappeared

Guthrie Disappearance: Neighbors Quizzed on Internet Glitches During Critical Night

Law enforcement agencies are seeking insights from residents of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson neighborhood regarding potential internet disturbances during the evening she vanished. Both the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI conducted a thorough search of the area on Thursday, visiting multiple homes to gather information from local residents.

Three local residents shared with NBC News that the agents specifically inquired about any connectivity problems on the night of the disappearance. According to the homeowners, the agents noted that several area residents had reported similar issues with their internet service that night. However, the FBI and sheriff’s department have not yet disclosed the reasoning behind the inquiry into the disruptions or confirmed their existence.

When questioned earlier this week about the possibility of a suspect using a Wi-Fi jammer, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated:

“I haven’t delved deeply into that, but I’m aware my team has thoroughly examined it alongside the FBI.”

Each of the three homeowners mentioned they were either asleep or away at the time, leaving them unable to verify if any internet problems occurred.

Guthrie has now been missing for over a month, with no public identification of suspects or persons of interest in the case. She was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on January 31 after dinner with her other daughter, Annie Guthrie. Her disappearance was officially reported on February 1 following her failure to appear at a friend’s house for a Sunday livestreamed church service.

Officials have indicated the case likely involves a kidnapping or abduction, though details remain scarce. Last month, the FBI released footage from a doorbell camera and images of an armed, masked man in gloves seen outside Guthrie’s home shortly after she went missing. The suspect, described as between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build, was seen wearing a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.

Savannah Guthrie, who has taken a leave from the ‘TODAY’ show and is in Arizona with her family, recently visited the New York City studio and expressed her intention to return to her role. A spokesperson for the show added:

“While she aims to return to the show, she continues to focus on supporting her family and aiding in Nancy’s recovery.”

The Guthrie family announced a $1 million reward on February 24 for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery, supplementing the rewards already offered by the FBI and Crime Stoppers.

Liz Kreutz serves as an NBC News correspondent, while Rebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.