Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper had up to four other accomplices: new clues in the disappearance of Savannah's mother

A quiet neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona woke up to something that still doesn't feel real.

More than a month after Nancy Guthrie disappeared, investigators are now looking at the possibility that she was taken by more than one person.

Nancy, who is 84 and the mother of Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her home in the early hours of February 1.

Since then, the case has moved forward without a clear suspect or arrest, even with the involvement of the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI.

One of the few solid pieces of evidence is still the same one released early on.

Surveillance footage shows a masked man at her front door, appearing to handle a weapon and tamper with a camera.

It is brief, unsettling, and still central to everything investigators are working with.

A shift toward a coordinated theory

Now, a new perspective is gaining attention.

Former homicide detective Kurt Dabb believes the situation may be bigger than it first appeared. Speaking to Parade, he explained that crimes like this rarely come together without help.

"The logistics of something of this magnitude is too much for one person," he said, estimating that between two and four people could have been involved.

That idea lines up with how the FBI typically categorizes organized abductions. These cases often involve planning, surveillance, and clearly defined roles. In other words, they are not random.

Dabb also pointed out something investigators are taking seriously. The home may have been watched ahead of time. Still, there is a chance the people involved did not realize a doorbell camera was in place, which ended up capturing a key moment.

The theory also moves the case away from the idea of a burglary gone wrong. Based on what is known so far, this looks targeted.

Key timeline and evidence under review

In the days leading up to her disappearance, nothing immediately stood out.

On January 31, Nancy took an Uber to visit her daughter Annie. That ride has been carefully reviewed. Footage from inside the vehicle was turned over to investigators, and the driver was interviewed in detail.

Authorities later confirmed the trip was routine. No unusual behavior, no signs of distress. The footage has not been made public, but officials have said there was "nothing of substance" connected to the case.

That has left investigators in a familiar position. Working with limited evidence, while continuing to re-examine everything.

Pressure grows as search continues

The case has steadily drawn national attention, partly because of the public profile of Savannah Guthrie. Behind the scenes, the effort to find answers has not slowed down.

Both local authorities and the FBI remain actively involved. At the same time, financial rewards have been put in place to encourage new information.

The Guthrie family has announced a $1 million reward. The FBI is offering an additional $100,000.

Experts often point out that rewards at this level are used when investations need a breakthrough from the public, not just from inside the case.

What has changed most is the way the situation is being viewed. Early on, attention focused on a single figure seen in the footage. Now, the possibility of a group changes the scale completely. It suggests more planning, more movement, and potentially more chances for someone to have seen something.

Authorities continue to ask for help. Even the smallest detail could matter.

For now, the case remains open, active, and unresolved. But with this new angle, the investigation feels like it has entered a different stage, one where understanding the full picture may depend on connecting pieces that have been there all along.

Information based on statements from Pima County Sheriff's Department, FBI involvement, and comments from Kurt Dabb published in Parade. Context supported by publicly available FBI materials on kidnapping investigations.