Arizona Deputies Hunt Suspect After Tucson-Area Home Invasion And Rape
Pima County deputies are hunting a man accused of breaking into a Tucson-area home and sexually assaulting a resident shortly after 2:40 a.m. Monday on the 12000 block of West Vegas Drive.[1]
The sheriff's office says the suspect entered through an unlocked door, assaulted the victim, then tried to burglarize the home before fleeing.[1] He is described as Hispanic or White, about 5 feet 10 inches tall with a thin build and gray in his beard, and was last seen wearing an oversized green shirt.[1] Authorities asked nearby residents to review surveillance footage and to report tips to 911 or anonymously to 88-CRIME.[1] Sheriff Chris Nanos said there is nothing to indicate a link between the attack and the February disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, which the FBI is also investigating.[1]
Nancy Guthrie disappeared in February, and authorities have been investigating her case with assistance from the FBI.[1]
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- Home invasion and sexual assault occurred shortly after 2:40 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, on the 12000 block of West Vegas Drive in Pima County, Arizona
- Sheriff's office says the suspect entered through an unlocked door, assaulted the victim, and tried to burglarize the home before fleeing
- Suspect is described as Hispanic or White, about 5 feet 10 inches tall with a thin build and gray in his beard, last seen in an oversized green shirt
- Sheriff Chris Nanos said there is nothing to indicate a link between this attack and the February disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, which the FBI is also investigating
- Authorities are asking nearby residents to review surveillance footage and report information via 911 or anonymous tips to 88-CRIME
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