Pima County investigators have dramatically widened the scope of the suspected abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie after discovering that every security camera at her Tucson home was physically smashed and towing a vehicle belonging to her daughter Annie Guthrie due to an undisclosed link to 50-year-old Tommaso Cioni. The revelations, first detailed by veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield on NewsNation’s “Banfield” broadcast on February 6, 2026, have intensified scrutiny on the case as it enters its eighth day with no verified contact, proof-of-life, or publicly named suspect.
Earlier statements from Sheriff Chris Nanos described the home security system going dark at exactly 12:38 a.m. on February 1, with the Ring doorbell camera removed from its bracket. New information obtained by Banfield reveals a far more aggressive act of sabotage: multiple indoor and outdoor cameras were deliberately destroyed—lenses shattered with blunt force, wiring torn from walls, and DVR/NVR equipment smashed beyond repair. The level of destruction indicates not merely an attempt to disable recording but a calculated effort to eliminate any possibility of visual evidence surviving the incident. Forensic teams have collected dozens of fragments and are attempting to salvage any overwritten or partial data from the damaged hardware.
The towing of Annie Guthrie’s car marks another sharp escalation. Banfield reported that detectives impounded the vehicle late on February 5, stating only that it bears “some connection” to Cioni—Annie’s husband and Nancy’s son-in-law. No official explanation has been provided about the nature of that connection. Authorities have not disclosed whether the car is suspected of being used during or after the abduction, contains trace evidence, was observed in suspicious circumstances, or is tied to the case through digital, financial, or witness-related leads. The deliberate vagueness has fueled widespread speculation, with some questioning whether Cioni has quietly become a focus of interest, although no agency has officially designated him a suspect or person of interest.
At a brief media availability following Banfield’s report, Sheriff Nanos confirmed the cameras had been “intentionally and extensively damaged” but offered no further detail on when the destruction occurred relative to the 12:38 a.m. blackout or whether any pre-damage footage was recovered. “Whoever did this wanted to make sure we saw nothing,” he said. “That level of effort tells us we’re dealing with planning, not panic.” He acknowledged the vehicle tow but declined to elaborate, citing the active status of the investigation.
The developments have heightened fears for Nancy’s survival. She requires daily medications for heart disease and hypertension; missing doses for more than a week can precipitate life-threatening complications—especially under the stress of captivity or injury. Blood droplets and drag marks found throughout the home already suggested violence during the abduction. The complete destruction of the cameras adds a new layer of premeditation and ruthlessness to the profile of the perpetrator(s).
Crime-scene evidence previously released includes: blood trails beginning in the entryway, continuing across tiled floors and out to the driveway; drag marks consistent with an elderly person being forcibly moved; minimal forced entry at a side door suggesting familiarity with locks or access points; and the absence of Nancy’s phone, wallet, and car keys—items inconsistent with voluntary departure. A neighbor’s distant Ring camera captured a dark SUV or crossover leaving the cul-de-sac at 3:47 a.m., but quality limitations prevent identification of make, model, or license plate.
The FBI Phoenix field office continues to lead the multi-agency effort, supported by Border Patrol aviation, Pima County homicide detectives, and technical specialists examining cell-tower data, potential DNA from blood samples, and fragments of the destroyed cameras. A $50,000 reward remains active for credible information leading to Nancy’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible. President Trump has publicly directed full federal assistance, while Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel have received direct briefings.
Community response in Tucson has grown increasingly somber and determined. Nightly candlelight vigils at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church—where Nancy was a longtime, active member—now draw hundreds, with participants leaving handwritten prayers and photos along the church lawn. Residents in the affluent Catalina Foothills neighborhood have responded by installing additional cameras, floodlights, and smart-door locks, shaken by the apparent sophistication and inside knowledge displayed in the crime.
The Guthrie family—Savannah, Annie, Cameron, and extended relatives—has maintained a unified front of cooperation with investigators while continuing public appeals. Cameron’s most recent video plea emphasized: “We haven’t heard anything directly. We just need one sign that Mom is still with us.” The family has reiterated complete willingness to engage privately or through intermediaries, stressing Nancy’s urgent medical needs and the critical importance of time.
The imposter case involving Derrick Callella—arrested February 5 after sending hoax Bitcoin demands—provided a brief moment of closure on one front but no progress on the central mystery. Callella, already facing grand theft charges in a separate unemployment fraud case, admitted to exploiting media coverage for personal gain. His swift apprehension demonstrated the FBI’s ability to trace digital footprints rapidly, yet it underscored how high-profile disappearances attract secondary predators who inflict additional pain on grieving families.
As investigators chase the new leads—the smashed cameras, the towed vehicle, the unexplained Cioni connection—the central question remains unanswered: who had the knowledge, opportunity, and intent to enter Nancy Guthrie’s home, destroy every camera, leave blood and drag marks, and vanish with an elderly woman in the dead of night? The destruction of the cameras was intended to erase evidence; instead, it has only amplified public attention and pressure on the investigation.
With each passing hour, the window for Nancy’s safe return narrows. Her age, chronic health conditions, and lack of medications make prolonged absence increasingly dangerous. The Guthrie family’s desperate hope now rests on the possibility that the very acts meant to conceal the crime—the smashed cameras, the careful entry, the swift exit—may ultimately contain the microscopic clue, the overlooked witness, or the digital trace that finally brings their mother home.