Nancy Guthrie abduction sparks fears over senior safety in affluent communities: expert

TUCSON, Ariz. — The apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home has rocked the nation, shining a fresh light on concerns about senior citizens’ safety in neighborhoods typically considered safe and even affluent throughout the country. 

The remote, desert-like landscape surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s rural home in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills provided the 84-year-old with a retirement oasis many elderly Americans also seek in their golden years. 

The area boasts a median age of 56 and home value of $652,000...