Kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie Linked to Mysterious Stranger
Police are investigating whether the kidnapping of an elderly woman in Arizona is linked to a recent trespassing incident nearby. A blood stain was found on her porch.
Apr 30, 2026 0
A composite image from Getty shows Nancy Guthrie along with photographs of her home and the blood-stained porch.
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Police are looking into a possible connection between the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie and a recent trespassing incident in her neighborhood. According to media reports, in early January an elderly neighbor noticed a stranger in his yard in Tucson, just 10 minutes from Guthrie«s home.
A NewsNation news segment reported on the police search for Nancy Guthrie and the suspect.
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The neighbor told the media he spotted the intruder when a motion sensor triggered a floodlight. The light apparently scared the uninvited visitor away, who fled on foot before anyone could get a good look at him. There was no attempt to break into the home or steal from the yard.
A NewsNation video clip shows the exterior of Nancy Guthrie«s home and the surrounding area.
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Nancy Guthrie«s family reported her disappearance on Sunday after she missed her regular church service. Police believe she was abducted from her home the night between Saturday and Sunday.
Later, media released footage showing a blood stain on the porch of the woman«s house. Authorities have not named any suspects. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Wednesday they have no reason to believe Nancy Guthrie is dead.
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