Police Look for Missing Woman Nancy Guthrie

May 11, 2026, 16:50
USSociety

Introduction

Police are looking for Nancy Guthrie. She is 84 years old. She disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1.

Main Body

Police found blood and hair at her house. A video shows a person with a mask and a gun. Someone asked for money in digital currency, but the police did not pay because they did not see Nancy. The area has many dry riverbeds. These hide people and one can lose clues there. Police think the person took Nancy to Mexico because of the way the person carried the gun. The FBI and the local police are angry. They disagree about the time and the labs for the DNA tests. They did not work together quickly at the start.

Conclusion

Police did not find Nancy and did not arrest anyone. Her family will pay more than $1.2 million for help.

Learning

πŸ›‘ The 'No' Pattern

In this story, we see how to say things did not happen. This is a key step for A2 English.

The Rule: Put did not before the action word.

  • did not pay β†’ They had no money for the person.
  • did not see β†’ Nancy was not there.
  • did not work β†’ The police and FBI were not a team.
  • did not find β†’ Nancy is still missing.
  • did not arrest β†’ No one is in jail.

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip: When you use did not, the action word stays simple.

❌ did not found (Wrong) βœ… did not find (Correct)

Vocabulary Learning

disappeared (v.)
to vanish or no longer be seen
Example:The cat disappeared from the kitchen.
mask (n.)
a covering for the face
Example:She wore a mask to hide her face.
digital (adj.)
relating to computers or electronic signals
Example:The video is stored in digital format.
currency (n.)
money used in a country
Example:They used digital currency to buy the game.
dry (adj.)
without water
Example:The desert is very dry in summer.
riverbed (n.)
the bottom of a river channel
Example:The riverbed is filled with sand.
clues (n.)
pieces of information that help solve a problem
Example:The detective found clues on the table.
angry (adj.)
feeling strong displeasure
Example:He was angry when he lost his keys.
disagree (v.)
to have a different opinion
Example:They disagree about the best way to solve the problem.
labs (n.)
laboratories where tests are done
Example:The scientists work in the labs every day.
DNA (n.)
a molecule that carries genetic information
Example:DNA can show a person's family history.
arrest (v.)
to stop someone and take them to police
Example:The police will arrest the suspect if they find evidence.