Investigators in Arizona have officially zeroed in on a person of interest in the explosive case surrounding the mother of the famous morning show host.
Law enforcement officials in Arizona searching for Nancy Guthrie are now focusing on a new potential lead that could shift the direction of the investigation. Authorities have reportedly obtained surveillance footage from a Circle K convenience store in Tucson that may have captured what investigators are calling a “vehicle of interest.” While officials have not confirmed any direct connection yet, the discovery has raised new questions in a case that has already left the community shaken.
According to NBC News, the vehicle was seen at or near the Circle K location along Oracle Road. Police reportedly visited the store on Friday after receiving a tip suggesting the car could be relevant to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. A spokesperson for Circle K confirmed that the company cooperated fully, granting investigators access to surveillance video that could help establish a clearer timeline of events.
A Circle K employee also confirmed that law enforcement officials arrived at the store in person to review footage. The location is notable because it sits less than a mile from the home of Nancy’s daughter Annie Guthrie and her husband Tommaso Cioni. Investigators are carefully examining whether the vehicle’s presence in the area could be coincidental or part of something more troubling.
Tommaso Cioni was the last known person to see Nancy Guthrie before she vanished. Authorities say he dropped her off at her Catalina Foothills home on Saturday, January 31, at approximately 9:48 p.m., following dinner with family. Hours later, a concerning technical detail emerged when Nancy’s pacemaker app reportedly disconnected from her phone around 2:28 a.m., fueling fears that something unusual occurred during the overnight hours.
The Circle K store is located roughly seven miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home — about a fifteen-minute drive — making it close enough to fall within the investigation’s key geographic window. However, officials have not elaborated on what exactly makes the vehicle significant or whether it has been linked to any confirmed suspect activity.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office stated over the weekend that there are still no identified suspects or persons of interest in the case. Investigators emphasized that evidence collected so far remains under analysis and that they will not be releasing additional details publicly in order to protect the integrity of the investigation.
Authorities also reminded the public that collecting nearby video footage is a standard investigative step in cases involving suspicious disappearances. Surveillance from businesses, homes, and traffic routes is often used to trace movement patterns, confirm timelines, and identify vehicles or individuals who may have been in the area at critical moments.
Adding to the unease, neighbors in the Catalina Foothills community have reported seeing a suspicious white van parked nearby in the days leading up to Nancy’s disappearance. While police have not confirmed whether this van is connected to the Circle K footage, the reports have intensified local concern and deepened the mystery surrounding what happened in the hours before Nancy Guthrie vanished.
As investigators continue reviewing surveillance footage and following up on tips, the case remains active and deeply unsettling. Officials urge anyone with information — no matter how small — to contact authorities immediately, as even a single detail could prove vital in bringing answers to a family still waiting in fear and uncertainty.
