Investigators have dramatically intensified their focus in the suspected abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie after discovering that all security cameras at her Tucson residence were deliberately smashed and towing a vehicle belonging to her daughter Annie Guthrie due to an unexplained connection to 50-year-old Tommaso Cioni. The developments, first reported by veteran crime journalist Ashleigh Banfield on NewsNation’s “Banfield” program aired February 6, 2026, have sent shockwaves through the investigation and deepened the anguish of the Guthrie family, now in their eighth day without any verified contact or proof-of-life from Nancy.
According to Banfield’s sources within law enforcement, the condition of the security system at Nancy’s Catalina Foothills home is far worse than previously disclosed. While earlier briefings mentioned the system going dark at precisely 12:38 a.m. on February 1 and the Ring doorbell camera being removed from its bracket, new information reveals that multiple indoor and outdoor cameras were physically destroyed—lenses shattered, wiring ripped out, and recording equipment smashed. The level of destruction suggests not just an attempt to disable surveillance but a deliberate effort to obliterate any possibility of visual evidence. Forensic teams have recovered fragments of the cameras and are working to determine whether any partial footage survived before the system was compromised.
The towing of Annie Guthrie’s vehicle marks an equally alarming escalation. Banfield reported that investigators impounded the car late on February 5, stating only that it has “some connection” to 50-year-old Cioni—Annie’s husband and Nancy’s son-in-law. No further details about the nature of that connection have been released publicly. Authorities have not clarified whether the vehicle is suspected of being used during the abduction, contains forensic evidence, was seen in suspicious circumstances, or is linked through some other investigative thread. The lack of explanation has fueled intense speculation online and in the media, with some questioning whether Cioni has become a person of interest—though no official statement has named him as such.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, in a brief update following Banfield’s report, confirmed the cameras were “intentionally damaged” but declined to elaborate on the extent or timing beyond the initial blackout at 12:38 a.m. He reiterated that the case remains an active abduction investigation with no publicly identified suspect. “We are following every lead, no matter how small,” Nanos said. “The destruction of the cameras was clearly meant to prevent us from seeing what happened. That tells us we are dealing with someone who planned this carefully.” He also acknowledged the towing of Annie’s vehicle but offered no additional comment, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
The developments come amid mounting concern for Nancy’s survival. She requires daily medications for heart conditions and hypertension; missing multiple doses can trigger rapid deterioration, particularly in an elderly person under physical or emotional stress. Without her prescriptions, experts say survival beyond 7–10 days becomes increasingly unlikely. The family—Savannah, Annie, Cameron, and extended relatives—has continued to plead publicly for any sign of life, with Cameron’s most recent video appeal emphasizing: “We haven’t heard anything directly. We just need to know she’s okay.”
Crime-scene evidence previously disclosed includes blood droplets trailing from the entryway through the living area to the driveway, drag marks consistent with someone being forcibly removed, and the absence of Nancy’s phone, wallet, and car keys—items she would typically take if leaving voluntarily. The side door showed signs of forced entry, though minimal damage suggested knowledge of locks or weak points. The 12:38 a.m. blackout had already pointed to premeditation; the revelation that cameras were physically smashed takes that premeditation to a new level of calculation and violence.
The FBI’s Phoenix field office continues to lead the investigation, supported by Border Patrol, Pima County homicide detectives, and technical specialists analyzing cell tower data, potential DNA from blood samples, and any surviving fragments of the destroyed cameras. A dark-colored SUV or crossover was captured on a neighbor’s Ring camera leaving the cul-de-sac at 3:47 a.m., but footage quality prevents clear identification. No other vehicles matching the description were seen entering or leaving the neighborhood in the critical overnight hours.
A $50,000 reward remains in place for information leading to Nancy’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible. President Trump has publicly directed federal resources to assist, while Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have been briefed directly on the case’s progress.
Community response in Tucson has grown increasingly somber. Vigils at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church—where Nancy was a longtime, beloved member—now draw hundreds each night, with candles forming a glowing sea across the lawn as people pray for her safe return. Neighbors in the affluent Catalina Foothills area remain deeply shaken, many installing additional cameras, motion lights, and security doors after learning the attack appeared highly targeted and professionally executed.
The towing of Annie’s car and the revelation about the smashed cameras have intensified public scrutiny and speculation. While authorities have not linked Cioni directly to the abduction, the unexplained connection has raised uncomfortable questions. The Guthrie family has not commented on the new developments, but sources close to them say they remain fully cooperative with investigators and focused solely on Nancy’s safe return.
As day eight begins, the image is stark: an elderly woman with serious medical needs taken in the dead of night, every camera destroyed, blood and drag marks left behind, a daughter’s car suddenly under scrutiny—and still no word, no proof-of-life, no arrest. The destruction of the cameras was meant to erase the truth; instead, it has only sharpened the world’s focus on finding Nancy Guthrie before time runs out.