In the early morning hours of February 1, 2026, authorities say suspicious activity occurred outside 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie’s home in Arizona’s Catalina Foothills. Around 1:47 a.m., her doorbell camera feed disconnected. Minutes later, motion was logged without saved footage. At approximately 2:28 a.m., her pacemaker reportedly stopped syncing with her phone — a digital timestamp investigators believe may indicate when she was moved. When deputies later found blood outside the residence, an open back door, and damaged security equipment, the case was classified as a suspected abduction.
Federal officials have since recovered limited footage showing a masked individual outside the home. The person appears to be wearing dark clothing and gloves and carrying a backpack. Investigators say the individual attempted to obstruct the camera’s view. The roughly 17-minute window between the camera disruption and the pacemaker disconnect has become central to the investigation’s timeline.
Nancy, a retired teacher and longtime community member, was last seen the previous evening after returning home from a family visit. Concern grew when she missed her regular church livestream and could not be reached by phone. Her cellphone and medication were later found inside the house, increasing urgency due to her medical needs. Media outlets have reported receiving ransom-related messages, though law enforcement has not confirmed their authenticity and has stated that some communications tied to the case were hoaxes.
On February 10, the FBI released still images and short clips of the masked individual, asking the public to review details such as clothing, posture, and accessories. Authorities say even small observations could assist the case. Search efforts involving federal and local agencies remain ongoing, and no suspect has been publicly identified. Officials continue to urge anyone with credible information to contact law enforcement as the investigation moves forward.