Timeline of Savannah Guthrie’s Mom’s Disappearance Shared by Police as They Reveal New Details of Early Morning Movements

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has released new details about Nancy Guthrie’s last known movements before she vanished.

At a Feb. 5 press conference held with the FBI, Sheriff Chris Nanos presented a visual timeline of events spanning from Nancy’s final confirmed sighting on Jan. 31 through the moment she was reported missing on Feb. 1.

According to the graphic — titled “Nancy Guthrie Approx. Timeline” — Nancy left for a “local family’s home” at 5:32 p.m. on Jan. 31. Nanos said she went there for dinner and to play games, and he added that she traveled to the home using Uber.

“We did speak to a driver,” Nanos said, explaining that investigators confirmed she used Uber to get to the family residence. Authorities later located the driver and interviewed them.

The timeline next shows Nancy returning home at 9:48 p.m., when her garage door opened. Two minutes later — 9:50 p.m. — the garage door closed. Nanos said that aligns with the family’s account that they dropped her off, and he noted that this appears to be the last time she was seen.

“At 9:48 p.m., which is very consistent to what we were told by the family that Nancy was dropped off at home,” Nanos said, emphasizing that the time is approximate. “At 9:50 p.m. that garage door closes, because [at] that time we assume that Nancy’s home and probably going to bed.”

Later that night, the timeline records activity involving Nancy’s home security system. At 1:47 a.m. on Feb. 1, Nancy’s Ring doorbell camera disconnected. Then at 2:12 a.m., the software flagged a person being detected — but Nanos said there is no footage available because the device did not have a subscription, meaning recordings would overwrite.

“It just kind of loops … and covers up,” he said, adding investigators are still working to recover anything possible. Nanos also noted it’s unclear whether the detection was truly a person.

“We just have no video, but we’re not giving up on that,” he said.

At 2:28 a.m., Nancy’s pacemaker app reportedly indicated a disconnect from her phone — roughly 40 minutes after the camera detection.

The next entry comes hours later. At 11:56 a.m. on Feb. 1, family members checked on Nancy and discovered she was missing, Nanos said. A 9-1-1 call was placed at 12:03 p.m., and patrol arrived around 12:15 p.m., according to the timeline — marking the start of the formal search.

During the press conference, Nanos reiterated his earlier belief that Nancy was taken against her will, pointing to her health conditions and need for daily medication, while also describing her as being “of good, sound mind.” He also confirmed that blood discovered on the exterior porch of Nancy’s Tucson home matches her DNA. Authorities previously labeled the home a crime scene after what they described as “very concerning” conditions.

Nanos said investigators have not identified any suspects or persons of interest. Officials also addressed alleged ransom notes that have been sent to media outlets.

FBI Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke said one person has been arrested for what he called “an imposter ransom demand,” and investigators are reviewing other notes referenced by Guthrie and her siblings in a plea video posted to Instagram on Feb. 4.

“We too have heard the reports about a ransom letter in the media,” Savannah said in the video. “As a family, we are doing everything that we can. We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please, reach out to us.”

Janke said the notes included a dollar amount and two deadlines — 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, and Monday, Feb. 9 if the first demand was not met. He added that one note mentioned an Apple Watch and another referenced a floodlight, but said there was “no proof of life.”

“It’s clear the family wants to be contacted,” he said, adding that it remains unclear whether the apparent abduction was targeted.

The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery or an arrest in the case.