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Intensified Search for Missing Nancy Guthrie: $100K Reward Offered

2/18/2026

Summary

Story summary

The search for Nancy Guthrie, missing in Tucson since February 1, has intensified as investigators deploy advanced technology.
A helicopter with a Bluetooth signal detector is used to locate her pacemaker, which disconnected before she disappeared.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released surveillance footage of a masked person tampering with Guthrie’s doorbell camera.
Authorities say nearly 18,000 tips have been received, and the reward has risen to $100,000.

History

Historical Context

Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her home in Salt Lake City on June 5, 2002, leading to a massive search effort involving 2,000 volunteers and over 20,000 tips to the FBI. Her case highlighted the need for improved law enforcement protocols in missing person investigations. Similarly, the recent disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson has prompted the use of advanced technology, reflecting a growing reliance on community involvement and innovation in such cases.

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Story summary

The search for Nancy Guthrie, missing in Tucson since February 1, has intensified as investigators deploy advanced technology.
A helicopter with a Bluetooth signal detector is used to locate her pacemaker, which disconnected before she disappeared.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released surveillance footage of a masked person tampering with Guthrie’s doorbell camera.
Authorities say nearly 18,000 tips have been received, and the reward has risen to $100,000.

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