Here is a timeline of the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Saturday, about 9:30–9:45 p.m.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson.
Late Saturday night or early Sunday morning
Investigators believe Guthrie was taken from her home during the night while she was sleeping, based on evidence later found inside the residence. Authorities believe she was driven away in a vehicle.
Sunday morning
Guthrie did not show up for church services. Someone contacted family members after she failed to appear.
Sunday, about noon
Family members reported Guthrie missing.
Sunday into early Monday
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Authorities conducted an extensive search of the surrounding area using ground teams, drones, dogs, a helicopter and an airplane equipped with infrared technology. The search did not locate Guthrie.
Monday morning
Sheriff Chris Nanos announced that the disappearance was being investigated as a crime, saying evidence indicated Guthrie did not leave on her own.
Monday night
NBC News reported that Nanos said Guthrie was harmed during the incident. Later that night, the sheriff declined to confirm or deny those remarks when questioned by the Arizona Daily Star.
Late Monday
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department set up a tip line and QR code for the public to submit information, photos or videos.
Tuesday Morning/Afternoon
TMZ obtains the ransom note and publishes details, including a demand for millions in Bitcoin.
Sheriff Nanos’ office acknowledges “possible ransom note(s)” are being reviewed.
KOLD anchor Mary Coleman confirms the station received the note Monday.
Investigators continue processing evidence:
DNA from the home is confirmed to belong to Nancy.
No suspect DNA identified.
No tire tracks or footprints found.
Detectives are working with pacemaker and home‑camera companies for data.
No suspects identified.
Sheriff Nanos holds a press conference:
- Confirms investigators believe Nancy was abducted.
- Declines to confirm blood, forced entry, or missing cameras.
- Says medication is critical and she needs it daily.
- Says they cannot confirm whether she is alive but are working urgently.
- States they do not believe there is a broader threat to the public.
Later Tuesday
Nanos tells CBS News the ransom note is being taken seriously.
He tells the New York Times he has spoken with Savannah Guthrie and her security team; no prior threats to the family are known.
The sheriff’s office releases a written update summarizing evidence and investigative steps.
Wednesday
On NBC’s Today show, Sheriff Nanos tells correspondent Liz Kreutz:
"Investigators remain hopeful Nancy is alive."
This article was prepared with the help of AI technology using information collected and verified by journalists.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos
