Pima County Sheriff's Department Faces Backlash Over Confusing Social Media Post in Nancy Guthrie Case
'Nancy has been located': Sheriff's department faces backlash after 'misleading post' causes confusion in Guthrie search
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Tucson, Arizona, is under fire for a misleading social media post that mistakenly suggested missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie had been found. The post referred to another woman, leading to public outrage amid ongoing concerns regarding Guthrie's disappearance since February 1.
- 01Pima County Sheriff's Department mistakenly announced the location of a different woman, causing public confusion.
- 02The misleading post did not include the last name of the woman found, leading to assumptions about Nancy Guthrie.
- 03Public backlash included accusations of carelessness and deliberate misleading by the department.
- 04Nancy Guthrie has been missing for over 11 weeks, with ongoing investigations and a $1 million reward for information.
- 05The department is under scrutiny as it collaborates with the FBI in the investigation.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Pima County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) in Tucson, Arizona, is facing significant backlash after a social media post misled the public into believing that Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman missing since February 1, had been found. The post, which stated, "Update: Nancy has been located," referred to Nancy Radakovich, an 82-year-old woman with a similar appearance, but failed to include her last name, leading to widespread confusion. The department's use of a prominent 'LOCATED' stamp on the accompanying image further compounded the misunderstanding. Public reactions ranged from outrage to disbelief, with many accusing the department of carelessness and questioning its competence. The PCSD is already under pressure as the investigation into Guthrie's disappearance continues, with no suspects identified after over 11 weeks. The department has stated that it is working closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on the case, including ongoing DNA analysis from evidence collected at Guthrie's home. The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her safe return.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The misleading post has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Pima County Sheriff's Department in handling sensitive cases, affecting public trust.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you think the Pima County Sheriff's Department handled the social media post appropriately?
Connecting to poll...
More about Pima County Sheriff's Department

New Developments in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case: Fourth Person Detained
Hindustan Times • Apr 18, 2026

Clay Crouch: The Neighbor at the Center of the Nancy Guthrie Investigation
Hindustan Times • Apr 16, 2026

Savannah Guthrie's Sudden Disappearance on TODAY Show Sparks Concerns for Missing Mother
Hindustan Times • Apr 16, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.



