The FBI asked the co-owner of Armor Bearer Arms in Tucson to check his store’s sales records against a three-page list of about 18–24 names and photos as part of the search for missing woman Nancy Guthrie. The owner, Phillip Martin, said he found no matches for firearm purchases in the past year. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos rejected claims that investigators had narrowed the suspect pool, saying multiple leads remain under review. Investigators have released a timeline showing activity on the night of Jan. 31 and early Feb. 1, 2026.
FBI Asked Tucson Gun Shop To Cross-Check Sales Against Photo List In Nancy Guthrie Probe
Photos released on Feb. 10, 2025, show suspect carrying a gun on Nancy Guthrie's property.(Fox News)
A Tucson gun store co-owner says an FBI agent asked him to search recent sales records against a three-page list of roughly 18–24 names and photos as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Phillip Martin, co-owner of Armor Bearer Arms in Tucson, told Fox News correspondent Amalia Roy that an agent visited the shop with printed pages containing names and photos and asked him to check whether any of those individuals had purchased firearms from his store within the past year. Martin said he entered each surname into the shop’s electronic sales system and found no matches for firearm purchases in that period.
The FBI released a description of a suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, who was seen in doorbell camera footage before she vanished.
"He actually had given me a list of paper, list of people that had pictures and names on it, and he wanted to know if I could help him pull up in my system if any of these people have purchased a gun in the last year," Martin said.
Martin said he was initially hesitant but agreed to assist because he wanted to help Guthrie’s family. According to Martin, the FBI agent told him investigators planned to visit other gun retailers to determine whether anyone on the list had recently acquired a weapon.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos pushed back against media reports suggesting authorities had narrowed their suspect pool to a few dozen people. In an interview with Fox News’ Jonathan Hunt, Nanos said investigators are examining multiple leads and have not focused on a specific, limited list of suspects.
Timeline Released By Investigators
- Jan. 31, 2026 — Between 9:30–9:45 p.m.: Family drops Nancy off at home. 9:50 p.m.: Garage door closes, per authorities.
- Feb. 1, 2026 — 1:47 a.m.: Doorbell camera disconnects. 2:12 a.m.: Security camera detects motion. 2:28 a.m.: Pacemaker disconnects from phone application.
- 11:56 a.m.: Family checks on Nancy after she misses her weekly church livestream. 12:03 p.m.: 911 called. 12:15 p.m.: Sheriff’s deputies arrive at the home.
The investigation remains active. Law enforcement is canvassing businesses, following multiple lines of inquiry and asking anyone with information to contact authorities. Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner contributed to reporting on this story.
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