India, Feb. 28 -- Residents in Arizona are increasingly installing reinforced "panic rooms" following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who was reported kidnapped from her Tucson home nearly a month ago.

According to the New York Post, contractors specializing in secure rooms say they have seen a sharp rise in inquiries since the 84-year-old went missing in the early hours of February 1.

Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has not been located despite an ongoing investigation assisted by the FBI. No suspects have been publicly identified.

Kevin Hand, who builds break-in-resistant safe rooms at Sportsman Steel Safes in Arizona, told the Daily Mail that his company has experienced a notable increase in calls. ...