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Nancy Guthrie investigators provide major update on kidnapping case as her disappearance nears 9 months

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Ryan, T. (2026, October 31). Nancy Guthrie investigators provide major update on kidnapping case as her disappearance nears 9 months. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/31/celebrity-news/nancy-guthrie-investigators-provide-major-update-on-kidnapping-case/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-31 · by Tamantha Ryan

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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department provided an update on their ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, which has now lasted nearly nine months. Sheriff Chris Nanos announced that investigators have traveled to Florida to collaborate with lab scientists for further DNA analysis and are actively seeking public assistance through tips, emphasizing the potential significance of even minor information. Despite initial interest in a possible ransom note discovered earlier this month, authorities determined it was not credible after additional investigation. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was first reported missing from her Tucson home on February 1.
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As of October 31, 2026, The Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) provided updates on the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. The case is now nearing its ninth month. Investigators have been working with the Nancy Guthrie Task Force and met with lab scientists in Florida to advance DNA analysis efforts. Despite reviewing a possible ransom note and investigating social media comments, authorities have yet to identify a suspect or person of interest. PCSD continues to encourage public assistance, emphasizing that even small tips could be crucial for solving the case.

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Tamantha Ryan
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Topics

Arizona Florida PCSD The Nancy Guthrie Task Force The Pima County Sheriff’s Department

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Arizona GPE · 2× Chris Nanos PERSON · 1× FBI ORG · 1× Florida GPE · 1× Nancy Guthrie PERSON · 1× Nancy Guthrie’s PERSON · 1× Nanos PERSON · 1× PCSD ORG · 1× The Nancy Guthrie Task Force ORG · 1× The Pima County Sheriff’s Department ORG · 1×

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“The PCSD/FBI Guthrie Task Force was recently made aware of a new possible ransom note related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation,” the sheriff’s department wrote in a statement on X on Sept. 28.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-31
🔮 “Earlier this month, investigators traveled to Florida to meet with lab scientists to see what more could be done to advance this case,” Nanos added.

Claims (9 extracted, 2 hedged)

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona gave a major update on its investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. asserted
Department → give → disappearance
“The Nancy Guthrie Task Force continues to work with our labs in hopes of furthering our DNA analysis in this investigation,” Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a statement posted on X Friday night. asserted
Nanos → continue → X
“Earlier this month, investigators traveled to Florida to meet with lab scientists to see what more could be done to advance this case,” Nanos added. uncertain
Nanos → travel → case
“A number of ideas were discussed, and we continue to work with all our partners to solve this case.” asserted
we → discuss → case
The sheriff concluded his statement by encouraging the public to assist in the case by sending in tips. asserted
sheriff → conclude → tips
Even the smallest piece of information could be critical to this investigation,” he stated. uncertain
he → state → investigation
“The PCSD/FBI Guthrie Task Force was recently made aware of a new possible ransom note related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation,” the sheriff’s department wrote in a statement on X on Sept. 28. asserted
department → make → Sept.
“Investigators are also aware of social media comments regarding the note and are looking further into the information to determine its credibility,” the statement added. asserted
statement → regard → credibility
However, the following day, authorities released a follow-up statement, saying the “possible ransom text message” related to the case was “not credible.” asserted
message → release → case
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