Arizona police still have no suspects in the troubling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as the frantic search entered a fourth day on Wednesday, as the local sheriff warned, “The clock is literally ticking.”
Online speculation swirled about whether there were possible suspects, but a Pima County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson told The Post Wednesday morning, “At this time, no suspects have been identified.”
“Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Mrs. Guthrie. We are also awaiting additional forensic results,” the spokesperson said.
“We have been in close contact with the Guthrie family, and they continue to receive updates as the investigation progresses. At this point, there is no credible information indicating this was a targeted incident.”
The sheriff’s department later doubled down with a statement on social media, calling out what it described as the “irresponsible” sharing of unverified claims about potential suspects.
“At this point, investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case,” the department posted on X.
“While we appreciate the public’s concern, the sharing of unverified accusations or false information is irresponsible and does not assist the investigation,” the department scolded.
Investigators are scrambling to piece together the timeline of Nancy’s movements on the night of her disappearance.
She is the 84-year-old mother of NBC “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, who called off her assignment covering the Winter Olympics in Italy to be with her family.
She was dropped off at her Tucson, Arizona, home by her son-in-law at about 9:45 p.m. Saturday.
In the early hours of Sunday, her pacemaker lost contact with her iPhone, which was found left behind at her house, according to law enforcement sources.
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Later that morning, Nancy didn’t attend church, and a fellow worshipper became alarmed and called her family.
Nancy, who is described as sharp as a tack mentally but having limited mobility, relies on daily medication. Sheriff Chris Nanos has warned that her situation could be “fatal” within 24 hours.
“The clock is literally ticking,” he told CBS News Tuesday night.
On Tuesday, at least three different media outlets reported receiving purported ransom notes demanding millions of dollars worth of bitcoin in exchange for Nancy’s safe return.
The reported notes described specific details about her home, and about what the elderly woman was wearing on the night of her disappearance, according to law enforcement.
