Authorities in Arizona are seeking the public’s help in locating a Tucson woman wanted in connection with an alleged kidnapping and assault case [1], while emphasizing that the investigation has no connection to the ongoing disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, as reported [2] by Fox News.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Coral Michelle Smith, 40, remains at large and is wanted in connection with a May 29 incident that occurred near the intersection of La Cholla Boulevard and River Road in Tucson.
According to the local Crime Stoppers affiliate 88-Crime, Smith is wanted in connection with an alleged assault involving a deadly weapon.
AT LARGE: Tucson woman wanted for kidnapping and assault with a deadly weapon remains on the run as Pima County Sheriff urges the public to call 911 immediately if they spot her.
Coral Michelle Smith, 40, is wanted in connection with a May 29 incident near La Cholla Boulevard… pic.twitter.com/nL04ClUPzd [3]
— Fox News US (@FoxUSNews) June 10, 2026 [4]
Authorities say she is accused of abducting and assaulting an unnamed female victim near the 5400 block of North San Joaquin, an area located roughly 15 minutes west of Nancy Guthrie’s residence.
As speculation circulated online due to the proximity of the two cases, law enforcement moved to clarify that there is no known connection between them.
“This is not connected to the Guthrie investigation,” a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed.
Authorities said the victim involved in Smith’s case has been located. Investigators continue searching for Smith and are urging members of the public not to approach her if she is spotted.
Instead, officials are asking anyone who sees Smith to call 911 immediately.
The sheriff’s office recently issued an alert regarding Smith’s whereabouts because the alleged crime occurred approximately 6.8 miles from the Catalina Foothills neighborhood, where Nancy Guthrie disappeared [5] earlier this year.
Court records show Smith has faced multiple criminal allegations in the past, including kidnapping, assault, and disorderly conduct.
Records indicate a kidnapping charge filed against her in 2020 was later dismissed. However, she was convicted of residential robbery in the same case. According to court records, the victim in that matter was under the age of 15.
Authorities and local reports indicate Smith has served multiple prison sentences and has used several aliases, including “Corral Albright” and “Under the Sea Smith.”
Investigators provided a detailed description of Smith to assist the public in identifying her. She is described as approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing about 136 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Authorities also noted that Smith has several distinctive tattoos, including a smiley face and heart on her right ankle, a rose with flames on her right foot, and the phrase “love, life, family” tattooed on her left leg.
A reward of $1,000 is being offered for information leading to Smith’s arrest. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Tucson’s 88-Crime hotline.
The case has drawn additional attention because of its geographic proximity to the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared on Feb. 1.
Guthrie, 84, is the mother of Savannah Guthrie and has been the subject of a lengthy investigation since her disappearance from her Tucson-area home.
#NancyGuthrie [6] #BringNancyHome [7]
🚨 IT’S BEEN 128 DAYS!
NANCY GUTHRIE IS STILL MISSING!💔
We all continue to care. We will continue to raise awareness! We continue to share and post! And we will continue to ask….
WHERE IS NANCY GUTHRIE?👊🏼
📌 Anyone with information is asked… pic.twitter.com/wI4llsmArl [8]
— Adriienne F (@imadriienne) June 9, 2026 [9]
Law enforcement officials have not publicly identified any suspects in that case. However, investigators have previously released information regarding a man seen on Nest camera footage outside Guthrie’s residence.
Authorities described him as being of average height and build, standing between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall.
The Guthrie family continues to seek public assistance in locating Nancy Guthrie. Family members and investigators are encouraging anyone with information related to her disappearance to contact the FBI through its tip line.
A combined reward exceeding $1.2 million remains available for information that leads to answers in the case.
For now, investigators stress that the search for Coral Michelle Smith and the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance remain separate matters despite their close geographic proximity.