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By Billal Rahman
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The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, an 84‑year‑old Arizona woman, has coincided with an increase in homeowner interest in so‑called “safe rooms” and reinforced security installations across parts of the state, according to a report by The Daily Mail.
The Context
Guthrie, mother of NBC’s TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, on January 31, 2026, and reported missing the following day.
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Authorities, including the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI, are investigating her disappearance as a possible abduction after surveillance footage reportedly showed a masked individual approaching her home.
Investigators have found drops of her blood on the front porch, though few other details have been released publicly. Officials have expressed concern for Guthrie’s well-being, noting that she requires vital daily medication.
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What To Know
In the weeks since Guthrie’s disappearance, local security contractors say they have seen a notable uptick in inquiries from homeowners seeking to install reinforced doors, panic rooms, and other high‑security features.
Kevin Hand, CEO of Sportsman Steel Safes, which installs fortified safe rooms and heavy‑duty doors, told The Daily Mail his company has experienced a “huge spike” in calls from residents considering enhanced protective measures.
"It's got people thinking 'What would we do if someone broke in tonight?'" Hand told the outlet. "People don't want this to happen to them or their families, and they're realizing maybe it can."
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said at a news conference earlier this month that evidence at the scene suggested Nancy Guthrie “did not leave on her own.” He also noted that Guthrie requires daily medication, which could be life-threatening if not taken within 24 hours.
The Pima County Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday that its experienced prosecutors are collaborating with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, and the FBI in the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
What People Are Saying
Kevin Hand, CEO of Sportsman Steel Safes, told The Daily Mail: "There has been a huge spike in calls and business since the Guthrie case."
The Pima County Sheriff's Office previously told Newsweek: "This remains an active investigation and will continue until Nancy Guthrie is located or all leads have been exhausted. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is refocusing resources to detectives specifically assigned to this case. As leads are developed and resolved, resource allocation may fluctuate. PCSD will maintain a patrol presence in the Guthrie neighborhood."
**Savannah Guthrie said in part in an Instagram video earlier this week: "**We also know that she may be lost, she may already be gone. She may have already gone home to the Lord that she loves and is dancing in heaven with her mom and her dad, and with her beloved brother Pierce, and with our daddy. And if this is what is to be, then we will accept it. But we need to know where she is, we need her to come home."
What Happens Next
The search and investigation remains ongoing.
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