The Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona is making news for its latest social media post about a missing woman.
As the search continues for Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, an X post grabbed the attention of some followers when authorities alerted the public about another local missing woman named Nancy Radakovich.
“MISSING PERSON: NANCY RADAKOVICH,” the department shared via X on Thursday, April 16. “Please call 9-1-1 if you see or have any information regarding Mrs. Radakovich.”
One hour later, police shared a new post with the caption, “Update: Nancy has been located.”
While everyone was happy to hear Radakovich had been located safely, many couldn’t help but point out that there is another Nancy missing. At first glance, the wording of the second post could suggest Savannah’s mom was the one who was found.
Nancy Guthrie Courtesy of NBC News
“I LITERALLY THOUGHT THIS WAS NANCY GUTHRIE. THE WAY MY HEART JUST DROPPED!” one user wrote via X. Another follower added, “Omg at first I saw Nancy & looked at the photo I thought it was Nancy Guthrie!”
Others slammed the sheriff’s department for not being more careful.
“You need to fire your social media manager. This was so out of touch!” one user wrote. Another follower asked, “Could you be more tone deaf? Nancy has been located? You are just toying with us at this point.”
Update: Nancy has been located. https://t.co/bS6yuRL1J3 pic.twitter.com/pVX7Xz5ekK
— Pima County Sheriff’s Department (@PimaSheriff) April 17, 2026
Us Weekly has reached out to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department for comment on the backlash.
A $1 million reward remains available for the recovery of Savannah’s mom as the FBI and police continue analyzing DNA evidence recovered from the home of Nancy.
The 84-year-old was reported missing on February 1 after not attending a virtual church service. Weeks later, the FBI released black-and-white images from Nancy’s doorbell security camera of a man in a ski mask on her porch the morning of her disappearance. Authorities have yet to name a suspect in the case.
“Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony,” Savannah, 54, shared in an interview with Today’s Hoda Kotb last month. “It is unbearable. And to think of what she went through. I wake up every night in the middle of the night. Every night. And in the darkness, I imagine her terror. And it is unthinkable. She needs to come home now.”
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is addressing questions about Sheriff Chris Nanos’ work history amid the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. “The Pima County Sheriff’s Department recently identified two clerical errors in Sheriff Chris Nanos’ publicly posted resume. Both date discrepancies were administrative in nature and were not intended to mislead or […]
A recall effort is now underway in Tucson, Arizona, over Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos’ handling of the case.
“We’re aware of the recall, and it’s the right of the people,” Nanos previously said about the movement. “We’ll always honor the will of the people, and that’s what makes democracy.”
Anyone with information on Nancy’s disappearance is urged to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit http://tips.fbi.gov.
