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Missing 84-Year-Old: Surveillance Footage Sparks Community Search

2/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Nancy Guthrie remains missing in Tucson, Arizona, as authorities pursue leads.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department has asked neighbors for surveillance footage of the home area.
Guthrie, 84, may not be receiving the medication she requires.
Joe Petito, father of Gabby Petito, expressed sympathy and urged unity and caution amid false leads.
Surveillance footage shows a masked person outside Guthrie's home the night she vanished.

History

Historical Context

Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home in Salt Lake City on June 5, 2002, by Brian David Mitchell, a handyman previously hired by her family. The case garnered national attention, leading to over 2,000 tips and a massive search effort. Smart's rescue in March 2003 prompted significant changes in child abduction laws, including the implementation of the Amber Alert system.

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Story summary

Nancy Guthrie remains missing in Tucson, Arizona, as authorities pursue leads.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department has asked neighbors for surveillance footage of the home area.
Guthrie, 84, may not be receiving the medication she requires.
Joe Petito, father of Gabby Petito, expressed sympathy and urged unity and caution amid false leads.
Surveillance footage shows a masked person outside Guthrie's home the night she vanished.

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