Sheriff investigating Nancy Guthrie disappearance hunting suspect in separate Tucson home invasion

Pima County authorities are conducting a parallel investigation into two recent crimes, one involving the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and another a home invasion in which a woman was sexually assaulted. The sheriff’s department continues its search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, while pursuing a suspect linked to a separate incident just over 30 miles away. Both cases remain under active scrutiny, though officials have stated there is no indication they are connected. Nancy Guthrie went missing on February 5, 2026, from her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson. Since then, a large-scale search has been ongoing, including efforts in Mexico following an anonymous tip about a potential grave site near the Nogales border. Deputies visited the location but found no trace of Guthrie. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has maintained that the investigation is still active, with no definitive leads yet. Meanwhile, the FBI has been involved in the case since early March, though some officials have raised concerns about delays in the initial stages of the probe. On Monday, February 10, 2026, a home invasion took place in the 12000 block of West Vegas Drive, near Taylor Lane and Ajo Way. The incident occurred shortly after 2:40 a.m., according to local NBC affiliate KVOA, which cited the sheriff’s department. Deputies from the San Xavier District responded to the scene after being alerted to an assault. The suspect reportedly forced entry through an unlocked door, subjected the victim to physical and sexual abuse, and attempted to steal from the residence before escaping. As of Tuesday, no arrests had been made in connection with the attack. Authorities have issued a description of the suspect, noting he is likely Hispanic or white, stands around five feet ten inches tall, and has a thin build with gray in his beard. He was last seen wearing an oversized green shirt. The timing of these incidents, nearly six months apart, has led to speculation among investigators and the public. However, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has clarified that there is “nothing to indicate the cases are related.” Despite this, the proximity of the two locations has sparked renewed interest in both investigations. The home invasion occurred approximately 30 miles from Guthrie’s residence, raising questions about whether the two events might share a common perpetrator or method. The involvement of the FBI in the Guthrie case has drawn attention due to claims of delayed communication. FBI Director Kash Patel alleged that the sheriff’s department withheld critical information for four days before allowing federal agents to join the investigation. This delay, according to Patel, may have compromised the ability to gather vital video evidence. In response, Sheriff Nanos denied the allegations, asserting that the FBI was informed promptly and collaborated effectively throughout the process. The FBI has not publicly commented on the dispute, leaving the situation unresolved. In addition to the ongoing search for Guthrie, authorities are encouraging residents in the vicinity of the home invasion to review their security systems and surveillance footage. They have urged anyone with relevant information to contact emergency services or submit an anonymous tip via the 88-CRIME hotline. The sheriff’s department has also shared images of a subject identified on Guthrie’s property, though no direct link to the more recent home invasion has been established. As both cases continue to unfold, the community remains on edge, hoping for clarity and resolution. With multiple agencies working to uncover the truth, the search for answers persists.