The search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, has intensified in Tucson, Arizona, as investigators meticulously comb the area surrounding her home. Her disappearance on Sunday, February 1st, sparked immediate concern when she missed a regular gathering with friends to watch a church service online.
On Wednesday, the FBI took a significant step, cordoning off a seven-mile stretch of North Campbell Avenue – a major thoroughfare east of Guthrie’s residence in the Catalina Foothills. This wasn’t a casual sweep; it was an “extensive search,” stretching two miles north and four miles south, blanketing the foothills in a focused investigation.
The search yielded a crucial piece of evidence: a set of black gloves. These weren’t just any gloves; they matched the description of those worn by a masked individual captured on Guthrie’s doorbell camera the night she vanished. The discovery, made along North Campbell Drive, occurred less than ten minutes from her home.
Investigators are now meticulously analyzing the gloves, hoping to unlock vital clues about the masked figure and their connection to Guthrie’s disappearance. The find represents a tangible lead in a case that has, until now, been shrouded in uncertainty.
Adding to the mystery, a white tent was erected on Guthrie’s doorstep Thursday. While authorities haven’t released a statement regarding its purpose, forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden suggests a detailed examination of the doorway itself is underway.
“It could be that they removed the door to conduct specialized studies,” Baden explained, “searching for DNA or evidence missed during the initial investigation, requiring a closer look in a laboratory setting.” This indicates a relentless pursuit of even the smallest trace of evidence.
As of now, the investigation remains open, with no suspects named and no arrests made. The focus remains on uncovering any information that might lead to Nancy Guthrie’s safe return and understanding the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
