FBI Investigates Potential Wi-Fi Jamming in Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother as Search Reaches Day 34

FBI agents question neighbors about Wi-Fi jamming on the night Savannah Guthrie's mother vanished. Sheriff Nanos clears two former suspects as the search hits day 34.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 6, 2026, 11:24 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Fox News

A High-Tech Turn in a Cold Neighborhood

The search for Nancy Guthrie, missing since February 1, 2026, has entered a sophisticated new phase involving federal cyber experts. On Thursday, FBI agents returned to the Tucson, Arizona, neighborhood where Guthrie was last seen to investigate reports of localized internet failures. Multiple neighbors confirmed experiencing unusual connectivity issues on the night of the disappearance, leading investigators to explore the theory that a suspect may have utilized a Wi-Fi jammer to disable residential security cameras and doorbell monitors. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has remained tight-lipped on the specifics of the surveillance footage but confirmed that every digital angle is being analyzed.

Authorities Clear Initial Persons of Interest

In a significant update to the case's person-of-interest list, Sheriff Nanos announced that his agency has "moved on" from Luke Daley and Carlos Palazuelos. The two men were previously detained after a warrant-backed search of their residence, but the Sheriff indicated that while probable cause existed for the initial warrants, the subsequent findings led investigators elsewhere. "We got what we got from it, and we're moving on," Nanos stated, shifting the focus back to broader community leads and the burgeoning technical evidence regarding the suspected "tech glitch."

Savannah Guthrie Breaks Silence at NBC

As the investigation hit its 34th day, Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie made a surprise, emotional visit to Rockefeller Plaza on March 5. Speaking to her staff and colleagues, Guthrie shared a message of resilience, stating, "I’m still standing, and I still have hope." While she has been off the air since her mother was believed to have been taken from her home, Guthrie expressed a strong desire to return to work. She quoted her mother’s own steadfast spirit, telling the staff that she is holding onto her faith during what she described as an unimaginable ordeal.