Police Look for Missing Woman Nancy Guthrie

May 3, 2026, 11:07
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Introduction

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

Main Body

Police and the FBI are looking at DNA. They found a hair in her house. A man may have left the hair when he took Nancy. This hair is very important. Police found blood on the porch. The blood is from Nancy. They also found gloves and a car. The DNA in the car matches a person they know. Some people saw a video of a person in a mask. This person is not the criminal. Police are using family DNA to find the real person.

Conclusion

The case is not finished. Police are waiting for more DNA results.

Learning

πŸ” Spotting 'Who' and 'What'

In this story, we see a pattern of Simple Ownership. To reach A2, you need to show who owns what.

The Pattern: [Person/Thing] + [Possession]

  • Her home β†’ (The home belongs to Nancy)
  • Her house β†’ (The house belongs to Nancy)
  • Her porch β†’ (The porch belongs to Nancy)

πŸ› οΈ The 'Action' Word (Verbs)

Look at how the police act. They use these words to describe their work:

  • Look for β†’ Trying to find someone.
  • Find β†’ Successfully seeing something.
  • Wait for β†’ Staying until something happens.

Example: Police β†’\rightarrow look for Nancy β†’\rightarrow they find a hair β†’\rightarrow they wait for results.

Vocabulary Learning

police
A group of people who enforce laws and keep safety.
Example:The police arrived at the house after the call.
missing
Not found or not present where expected.
Example:The missing person was reported by her family.
woman
An adult female human.
Example:The woman was looking for her keys.
disappeared
To vanish or no longer be seen.
Example:He disappeared from the room without saying goodbye.
home
A place where someone lives.
Example:She returned home after a long day.
Arizona
A state in the southwestern United States.
Example:They visited Arizona during the summer.
DNA
The genetic material that carries information in living things.
Example:Scientists matched the DNA found at the scene.
hair
Thin strands that grow from the skin, especially on the head.
Example:She combed her hair before leaving the house.
blood
The fluid that carries oxygen in the body.
Example:The doctor checked the blood for infections.
porch
A covered entrance to a house, usually with a roof.
Example:They sat on the porch and watched the sunset.
gloves
Hand coverings that keep hands warm or clean.
Example:He wore gloves while gardening.
car
A vehicle with four wheels that people drive to travel.
Example:She drove her car to the office.
video
A recording of moving pictures and sound.
Example:They watched a video of the event.
mask
A covering for the face that hides identity or protects from dust.
Example:He wore a mask during the parade.
criminal
A person who breaks the law.
Example:The police caught the criminal after a chase.
family
A group of related people, usually living together.
Example:She called her family for support.
results
The outcomes or findings of an investigation or test.
Example:The results of the test were released yesterday.
waiting
To stay in one place until something happens.
Example:He was waiting for the bus at the stop.
found
To discover or locate something that was missing.
Example:They found the keys under the sofa.
important
Having great value or significance.
Example:It is important to finish the homework on time.