Federal investigators are analyzing a vast collection of digital evidence from the Tucson residence of Nancy Guthrie as the search for the missing mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie reaches a crucial stage.
The FBI is examining data extracted from home security systems, smart devices and other internet-connected technology throughout the peaceful Catalina Foothills neighborhood where the 84-year-old disappeared overnight more than a week ago.
The comprehensive digital investigation follows growing concerns about physical evidence discovered at the residence.
A security camera that had been mounted on the outside of Guthrie’s house as recently as Friday morning was no longer attached to its wall bracket by Monday as investigators continued working the scene, reported Fox News.
Investigators can retrieve valuable information from security devices even when cameras do not capture footage of perpetrators.
Law enforcement can access what experts call “unseen data,” which includes background information that devices record without ever alerting homeowners.
Security systems often do not send notifications to users when detected movement appears minor. However, the technology continues logging timestamps, motion patterns and signal disruptions that assist in piecing together a sequence of events.
“Cameras facing the Guthrie house right now show very little activity, but I promise you there’s an enormous amount of activity going on on the digital side,” said Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson.
Officials believe this digital trail could be instrumental in determining the exact timeframe of Guthrie’s disappearance.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a timeline documenting multiple disruptions during the early morning hours of Feb. 1.
Guthrie’s doorbell camera lost connection at 1:47 a.m, according to investigators.
Motion was registered at 2:12 a.m. Her pacemaker app ceased synchronizing with her Apple devices at 2:28 a.m.
Authorities emphasized that the surveillance system only detected motion without recording video footage.
This leaves open the question of whether an animal may have activated the sensor.
Nevertheless, the concentration of digital interruptions within a short period has raised serious concerns that Guthrie did not depart her residence of her own accord.
Law enforcement officials have consistently stated there are no identified suspects or persons of interest.
The case has attracted nationwide attention and substantial federal support.
The FBI is now working alongside the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and Border Patrol tactical units as the operation extends beyond conventional ground search methods.
Detectives have visited Guthrie’s property on numerous occasions.
They have removed several items from the premises, including a hardwired exterior camera, a damaged floodlight and a blue Subaru SUV.
Resist the Mainstream reported that on Sunday, investigators were observed accessing a manhole and examining the home’s septic tank.
Authorities have not revealed what prompted this action or whether any evidence was discovered during the search.
Blood was spotted on the walkway in front of the home, highlighted Fox News.
Investigators have verified indications of forced entry. Guthrie’s cellphone, wallet, medication and vehicle were all located inside the residence.
The investigation has been further complicated by purported ransom communications sent to media organizations.
The messages demanded millions of dollars in bitcoin for Guthrie’s release, Resist the Mainstream previously reported.
