Pima County deputies have put out a public alert for a 40-year-old woman wanted in a kidnapping and aggravated assault case that unfolded roughly seven miles from the Catalina Foothills neighborhood where Nancy Guthrie disappeared. The suspect is identified as Coral Michelle Smith, and the sheriff’s office says the incident happened Friday near River Road and La Cholla. Investigators say there is no confirmed link between this case and Guthrie’s disappearance, even as they continue to urge the public to send in tips.
What the alert says
According to 13 News, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department issued a “be on the lookout” notice for Smith tied to case number 260529272. The station reports that Smith is described as 5-foot-6 and 136 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, and that deputies believe she uses aliases including Corral Albright and "Under The Sea Smith."
How close the incident was to Guthrie's neighborhood
Fox News reports the alleged kidnapping took place about 6.8 miles from Guthrie's Catalina Foothills home. The outlet also notes that a $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to Smith’s arrest and lists Tucson's anonymous tip line for leads. Officials are warning residents not to approach a wanted person and to call 911 immediately if they spot her.
Smith's criminal history and legal status
13 News reports that court records show Smith has previous convictions, including robbery and aggravated assault, along with several prison terms, while some past kidnapping and drug charges were later dismissed. Those records, the station notes, show a pattern of arrests stretching back more than a decade, which deputies pointed to as context for the current alert.
Where the Guthrie investigation stands
The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are still investigating the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen at her Catalina Foothills home on Feb. 1, 2026, according to the FBI’s public notice. The agency has released photos and doorbell-camera footage and is urging anyone with information to contact the FBI or local law enforcement.
How to report tips
Anyone with information about Coral Michelle Smith’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or Tucson's 88-CRIME tip line at 1-520-882-7463, according to the sheriff's office and media reports. Law enforcement is also asking potential witnesses to save any video or photos and share them with investigators rather than trying to confront a suspect.
