The Pima County Sheriff’s Office says residents should expect continued and visible law enforcement activity as the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its 14th day. Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News that investigators will maintain a strong presence throughout the community as they actively pursue leads. The update comes amid heightened public attention and growing concern surrounding the disappearance of Guthrie, who vanished from her Tucson home on January 31. According to reporting by New York Post, Nanos emphasized that daily police activity will remain substantial as long as credible information continues to come in. Authorities say the investigation is dynamic, with new developments shaping deployment decisions on a near-hourly basis. Residents in affected neighborhoods have reported seeing patrol vehicles, unmarked units, and investigative teams canvassing areas as the search expands. Officials stress that such visibility reflects active investigative work rather than a single breakthrough, underscoring the complexity of the case and the broad scope of efforts underway.

“Every day moving forward, there will be a lot of police activity throughout the community,” Nanos said, noting that the scale of operations depends entirely on the strength and direction of incoming leads. He explained that investigative information is processed at a centralized command post, where tips are evaluated before being assigned to field teams. “These leads start in the command post and move to the field as needed,” he said, adding that the build-up of activity throughout the day often reflects investigators following evolving information. In some cases, that progression may culminate in search warrants executed at residential or commercial properties believed to be connected to the case. Law enforcement officials say that this structured process allows them to allocate resources efficiently while maintaining investigative momentum. With more than 32,000 tips reportedly submitted since Guthrie’s disappearance, authorities are working through an extraordinary volume of information, requiring coordination between analysts, detectives, and patrol officers. The sheriff indicated that visible activity is likely to continue as long as actionable leads remain under review.

The increased presence followed two separate investigative actions late Friday that resulted in at least three individuals being detained for questioning. One of the searches occurred at a Tucson residence, where authorities executed a warrant in the early evening hours. According to an account provided to The New York Times by neighbor David Curl, investigators arrived around 6 p.m. with a federal search warrant. Curl, a retired attorney who lives next door, said the woman residing at the property—an older homeowner who shares the house with her adult son—was home alone at the time officers arrived. She was not permitted to reenter the home while the search was conducted and ultimately spent the night at Curl’s residence. Investigators departed early Saturday morning. Curl said that when he accompanied his neighbor back to secure her home, a copy of the federal search warrant referencing the Guthrie investigation was found inside. He described the homeowner as distraught and confused, saying she indicated she had no knowledge of the disappearance or why authorities were focusing on her property.

Authorities have not publicly disclosed how that specific residence may be connected to the case. Sheriff Nanos told Fox News he was not personally present at the scene but reiterated that temporary detentions are standard procedure when officers execute a search warrant. “I’m sure people were detained but no one was arrested and more importantly…no sign of Nancy was found,” Nanos said. All individuals taken into custody during the operations were later released after questioning. Law enforcement officials have not identified any suspects publicly, nor have they announced formal charges against anyone in connection with Guthrie’s disappearance. The sheriff’s office has maintained that searches and detentions are investigative steps rather than indications of confirmed involvement. Community members have expressed both anxiety and cautious optimism as officers continue canvassing neighborhoods, collecting surveillance footage, and reviewing potential evidence. Officials have urged residents to remain patient and cooperative as investigators methodically evaluate each new piece of information.

Complicating matters are reports of a dispute regarding forensic evidence and coordination with federal authorities. Nanos has rejected claims that he is blocking the Federal Bureau of Investigation from accessing critical materials recovered from Guthrie’s home. Speaking to KVOA, he described accusations of restricting federal involvement as “not even close to the truth.” The disagreement reportedly centers on certain forensic items, including a glove and DNA samples, which federal officials sought to analyze at the FBI’s national crime laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. According to a federal law enforcement source cited by Fox News Digital, the bureau requested direct access to process the materials at its facility. The sheriff, however, has indicated that a private forensic laboratory in Florida—one that has previously worked with his department—is already analyzing DNA profiles from the scene. Nanos has emphasized that collaboration with federal partners remains ongoing and that investigative coordination continues despite differing procedural preferences.

Investigators believe Guthrie was taken against her will during the early morning hours of February 1. Authorities have said that blood drops matching her DNA were discovered near the front entrance of her Tucson residence. Surveillance data reportedly shows her doorbell camera disconnecting at approximately 1:47 a.m., followed by motion detection alerts shortly afterward. Around 2:28 a.m., the app connected to her pacemaker reportedly lost signal. Her cellphone, Apple Watch, and life-sustaining medication were left behind inside the home, raising additional concerns about her safety. Officials have not provided further details about possible suspects or motives, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. As the search intensifies, law enforcement leaders continue urging the public to submit any information that could prove relevant, no matter how small it may seem. With tens of thousands of tips already received and daily police activity expected to persist, the case remains one of the most closely watched investigations in the region, as family members and the broader community await answers.