# Petition to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos: Approve the United Cajun Navy's Operational Plan for Nancy Guthrie

**To:** Sheriff Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff's Department

**From:**

Cherise "Pebbles" Wilson,   Missing Lost And Trafficked (MLTINVESTIGATIONS@  OUTLOOK.COM)

**Date:** March 5, 2026

# Subject: Urgent Request for Approval of United Cajun Navy's 41-Page Operational Plan in the Search for Nancy Guthrie

Dear Sheriff Nanos,

This petition is submitted with the utmost urgency and concern regarding the ongoing search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's Today show host Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1, 2026. As of March 2026, Ms. Guthrie has been missing for over a month, and the community remains deeply distressed by her disappearance.

We understand that the Pima County Sheriff's Department is conducting an investigation into this critical case. However, we are gravely concerned by reports indicating that your department has not yet approved or responded to the comprehensive 41-page operational plan submitted by the United Cajun Navy (UCN). The UCN, a highly respected volunteer organization, has offered to deploy significant resources, including dozens of specialized K-9 units and advanced drone technology, to aid in the search and recovery efforts for Ms. Guthrie.

While we respect the need to maintain the integrity of an ongoing investigation, the refusal to integrate additional, specialized resources from experienced volunteer organizations like the United Cajun Navy is causing considerable public concern. Critics, including Sgt. Aaron Cross, have voiced strong objections to the perceived delay in accepting this crucial assistance. The time-sensitive nature of missing persons cases, particularly involving vulnerable individuals like Ms. Guthrie, necessitates the immediate deployment of all available and appropriate resources.

The United Cajun Navy's proposal outlines a detailed strategy that could significantly enhance the search parameters and increase the likelihood of locating Ms. Guthrie. Their expertise and specialized equipment offer a unique and valuable complement to existing efforts. We urge you to reconsider your position and promptly approve the United Cajun Navy's operational plan. The community, and indeed the nation, is united in the hope for Nancy Guthrie's safe return, and every potential avenue for her recovery must be explored without delay.

We implore you to prioritize the immediate and comprehensive search for Nancy Guthrie by collaborating with the United Cajun Navy. Your approval of their operational plan would demonstrate a commitment to exhausting all possible resources in this critical endeavor.

Sincerely,

Cherise "Pebbles" Wilson

Executive News Producer 

"Missing Lost And Trafficked"

MLTINVESTIGATIONS@OUTLOOK.COM

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