Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, are now treating her disappearance as a possible abduction after disturbing new details emerged from inside her Tucson-area home.

Law enforcement officials say evidence at the residence suggests Guthrie may have been forcibly removed from the house during the night, prompting fears that she was dragged from her home and abducted rather than leaving on her own.

Guthrie was last seen on January 31 around 9:30 p.m. at her home near Skyline Drive and Campbell Avenue outside Tucson. She was reported missing the following day when she failed to respond to calls and did not appear for expected activities.

When officers arrived to conduct a welfare check, they encountered a scene that immediately caused what authorities described as “grave concern.” While police have not released specific forensic details, investigators now say the evidence points toward a violent encounter inside or near the home.

According to sources familiar with the investigation, signs indicate Guthrie may have been dragged from the residence, suggesting she did not leave voluntarily. The nature of the scene has led detectives to escalate the case from a missing-person investigation to a suspected abduction.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation and has expanded its search efforts. Deputies and detectives are now focused on identifying a mysterious vehicle believed to be connected to the disappearance.

Authorities have not publicly described the vehicle in detail but confirmed that investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby homes, traffic cameras, and businesses in the surrounding area. Detectives believe a vehicle may have been used to remove Guthrie from the scene.

Residents in the neighborhood reported an increased law enforcement presence, including patrol units canvassing the area and investigators requesting access to security cameras. Officials have emphasized that even brief or unclear footage could be critical.

The escalation of the case has sent shockwaves through the community, particularly given Guthrie’s age and the suggestion of a violent abduction. Investigators say elderly victims are especially vulnerable, and time is a critical factor in cases involving suspected kidnapping.

Authorities have not named any suspects and have urged the public not to speculate. However, they acknowledge that the emerging details point to a crime rather than an unexplained disappearance.

Police have also declined to comment on whether the abduction may have been targeted or opportunistic. Investigators say they are examining Guthrie’s routine, anyone who had access to her home, and whether she had recent interactions that could provide clues.

Family members have remained largely silent as the investigation intensifies. Law enforcement officials say they are working closely with the family and providing regular updates as new information becomes available.

The search for the mysterious vehicle has become a central focus. Investigators believe identifying the car could help establish a timeline, locate potential witnesses, and determine the direction Guthrie may have been taken.

Authorities continue to urge anyone who noticed an unfamiliar vehicle in the area late on January 31 or early the following morning to contact law enforcement immediately.

As the investigation moves forward, officials stress that all available resources are being used to locate Nancy Guthrie and determine exactly what happened. The case remains active and rapidly evolving.

For now, the disturbing possibility that an elderly woman was dragged from her home and abducted has transformed the search into a race against time — one that investigators hope will still lead to answers.