TUCSON, AZ — The high-stakes search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie took a seemingly mundane but highly scrutinized turn on Friday, February 13, 2026. While the gated Catalina Foothills residence remains cordoned off as a crime scene, a local pool maintenance crew was granted access to the property, drawing immediate attention from drone cameras and reporters stationed at the perimeter.
Speculation swirled online that the pool was being searched for evidence, but authorities and the service company quickly moved to clarify that the visit was a routine, family-requested appointment.
1. The Scene at Catalina Foothills
Reporters on the ground captured video of trucks from Ambiance Pool Service & Supplies parked in the Guthrie driveway. Shortly after, drone footage showed workers skimming the surface and dragging nets through the water—all under the watchful eye of a Pima County Sheriff’s deputy.
- The Official Explanation: Ken Kingan, general manager of the pool service, confirmed that the visit was part of an ongoing weekly contract. “We were escorted in and out to provide service… It’s once a week, every week,” he stated.
- Police Presence: Law enforcement clarified that while the maintenance was routine, they maintained a strict escort to ensure the integrity of the active investigation site was not compromised.
2. Chilling New Details in the Disappearance
The maintenance visit comes as the FBI and local police process “chilling” forensic evidence from the home. Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the night of January 31, following a dinner with her daughter Annie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni.
Key Evidence Currently Under Review:
- The “Masked Man” Footage: Doorbell camera video shows an individual in a ski mask and an Ozark Trail backpack at the door in the early hours of February 1.
- Blood Evidence: Recent reports have surfaced regarding a blood trail found outside the home, along with signs of forced entry.
- The Second Camera: Investigators are analyzing footage from a camera 6.5 miles away, recorded a week prior to the abduction, showing a man matching the suspect’s general description.
3. Case Status: Reward and Ransoms
| Category | Current Status (as of Feb 14, 2026) |
| FBI Reward | Increased to $100,000 on February 13. |
| Ransom Notes | Multiple emails received; at least three are being analyzed for authenticity. |
| Prime Suspects | None officially named; public speculation remains high regarding family members. |
| Search Zone | Expanded to include neighboring plots and desert scrub near the Catalina Foothills. |
4. “A Media Circus”
The case has reached a fever pitch on social media, with every movement at the property—including the pool cleaning—being dissected by amateur sleuths. This intensity has led neighbors to express concerns about “neighbor plots” being searched and the general lack of privacy as the FBI Operational Technology Division continues its forensic sweep.