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  • Two young girls visit the memorial set up near the driveway to Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
    Two young girls visit the memorial set up near the driveway to Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
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  • Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February
    Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February
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  • Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators.
    Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators.
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    Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators. Source Full size
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  • Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January.
    Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January.
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    Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January. (Reuters) Source Full size
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  • A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme
    A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme
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    A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme (Getty Images) Source Full size
  • Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos, speaks to the media on February 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
    Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos, speaks to the media on February 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
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    Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos, speaks to the media on February 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Source Full size
  • DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
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    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads. Source Full size
  • FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
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    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Source Full size
  • In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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    In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 21: Rachel Navarro (L) and Lidia Hernandez, who are part of the Madres Buscadoras De Sonora (Searching Mothers of Sonora), place a flyer that reads, ‘Nancy Guthrie Desparecida’ (Disappeared) on the mailbox of Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 21, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. The organization is dedicated to finding lost people in the Mexican state of Sonora and, sometimes, in other areas. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. An anonymous donor contributed $100,000 to the total reward offered in the Nancy Guthrie case, bringing it to over $200,000.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 21: Rachel Navarro (L) and Lidia Hernandez, who are part of the Madres Buscadoras De Sonora (Searching Mothers of Sonora), place a flyer that reads, ‘Nancy Guthrie Desparecida’ (Disappeared) on the mailbox of Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 21, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. The organization is dedicated to finding lost people in the Mexican state of Sonora and, sometimes, in other areas. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. An anonymous donor contributed $100,000 to the total reward offered in the Nancy Guthrie case, bringing it to over $200,000.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 21: Rachel Navarro (L) and Lidia Hernandez, who are part of the Madres Buscadoras De Sonora (Searching Mothers of Sonora), place a flyer that reads, ‘Nancy Guthrie Desparecida’ (Disappeared) on the mailbox of Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 21, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. The organization is dedicated to finding lost people in the Mexican state of Sonora and, sometimes, in other areas. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. An anonymous donor contributed $100,000 to the total reward offered in the Nancy Guthrie case, bringing it to over $200,000. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz.
    The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz.
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    The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. Source Full size
  • In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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    In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme
    A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme
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    A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme (Getty Images) Source Full size
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  • Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January.
    Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January.
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    Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January. (Reuters) Source Full size
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  • Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February
    Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February
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    Nancy Guthrie, mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since 1 February (Getty Images) Source Full size
  • TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 21: Rachel Navarro (L) and Lidia Hernandez, who are part of the Madres Buscadoras De Sonora (Searching Mothers of Sonora), place a flyer that reads, ‘Nancy Guthrie Desparecida’ (Disappeared) on the mailbox of Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 21, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. The organization is dedicated to finding lost people in the Mexican state of Sonora and, sometimes, in other areas. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. An anonymous donor contributed $100,000 to the total reward offered in the Nancy Guthrie case, bringing it to over $200,000.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 21: Rachel Navarro (L) and Lidia Hernandez, who are part of the Madres Buscadoras De Sonora (Searching Mothers of Sonora), place a flyer that reads, ‘Nancy Guthrie Desparecida’ (Disappeared) on the mailbox of Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 21, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. The organization is dedicated to finding lost people in the Mexican state of Sonora and, sometimes, in other areas. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. An anonymous donor contributed $100,000 to the total reward offered in the Nancy Guthrie case, bringing it to over $200,000.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 21: Rachel Navarro (L) and Lidia Hernandez, who are part of the Madres Buscadoras De Sonora (Searching Mothers of Sonora), place a flyer that reads, ‘Nancy Guthrie Desparecida’ (Disappeared) on the mailbox of Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 21, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. The organization is dedicated to finding lost people in the Mexican state of Sonora and, sometimes, in other areas. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. An anonymous donor contributed $100,000 to the total reward offered in the Nancy Guthrie case, bringing it to over $200,000. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    Image: Newsweek
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. The vehicle was located close to a neighborhood that law enforcement had sealed off earlier in the evening as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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    In an aerial view, Pima County Sheriff’s vehicles sit in the driveway of the home of Nancy Guthrie on February 20, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos, speaks to the media on February 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
    Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos, speaks to the media on February 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona.
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    Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos, speaks to the media on February 3, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Source Full size
  • Two young girls visit the memorial set up near the driveway to Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
    Two young girls visit the memorial set up near the driveway to Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
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    Two young girls visit the memorial set up near the driveway to Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Source Full size
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  • The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz.
    The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz.
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    The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. Source Full size
  • TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
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    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads. Source Full size
  • In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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    In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators.
    Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators.
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    Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators. Source Full size
  • FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
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    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Source Full size
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Investigation Timeline and Disappearance Details Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Catalina Foothills residence after a family dinner on January 31, 2026; her Nest doorbell camera was disabled at 1:47 a.m. on February 1 and her pacemaker app lost signal at 2:28 a.m., prompting a 911 call and a missing‑person report the same day [5][11][13][19]. Blood found on the front porch was confirmed as hers, leading investigators to treat the case as a kidnapping of a medically vulnerable senior [5][11]. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office, local police and the FBI have coordinated a multi‑agency search that has now entered its third week [3][6][13].

Physical Barriers and Traffic Control Implemented On February 22 the sheriff’s department installed street barricades around the Guthrie home and converted the adjacent road to one‑way traffic to protect the scene and manage media and on‑lookers [1][2]. Detectives resumed neighborhood canvassing while volunteers were formally asked to cease independent searches and use official channels [1][2]. The department emphasized that private‑property permission is required for any entry, warning that uncoordinated activity could jeopardize evidence [1][2].

Surveillance Video Shows Masked Suspect with Distinct Gear FBI‑released Nest footage captures a ski‑masked man covering the camera lens, wearing gloves, a handgun holster, a dark jacket and a 25‑liter “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack sold at Walmart; he is estimated at 5 ft 9‑10 in tall with an average build [2][4][7][9][14]. A second still image shows a similarly dressed figure without a backpack, prompting investigators to keep a multiple‑perpetrator scenario open [2][4]. The suspect’s unusual waist‑holster placement and the backpack’s exclusive retail source have become focal points of the probe [7][14].

DNA Evidence Yields No CODIS Match, Genealogy Pursued Gloves recovered about two miles from the home produced DNA that did not match any profile in the FBI’s CODIS database, indicating the suspect likely has no prior convictions [3][8][10][14][18][19]. Investigators are uploading the genetic profile to investigative genetic‑genealogy databases to trace distant relatives, a process that could take weeks to years [3][8][16][18]. A gray Range Rover seized near the property is being examined for additional DNA, described by a former FBI agent as the “number one” lead [4][3].

Rewards, Tips, and International Outreach Combined rewards now exceed $200,000, with the FBI offering $100,000 and the 88‑CRIME program contributing $102,500 after an anonymous $100,000 donation [5][10][14][15]. Tip volume has overwhelmed dispatchers, logging tens of thousands of calls and prompting the addition of extra staff [5][11][19]. The FBI has contacted Mexican authorities in Sonora and is using a helicopter‑mounted Bluetooth “signal sniffer” to locate Guthrie’s pacemaker, though no cross‑border kidnapping evidence has been confirmed [12][14][18].

Family Cleared and Public Speculation Addressed Sheriff Chris Nanos publicly cleared all of Guthrie’s adult children, spouses and siblings as suspects, labeling them “victims plain and simple” and condemning online “cruel” speculation [5][6][13][20]. President Donald Trump urged the media to shift coverage away from the case, calling it “very sad” and “so bad” [5]. Savannah Guthrie continues to issue public pleas for the kidnapper’s surrender, emphasizing that any information could save her mother [11][13][17][20].

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Timeline

Jan 31, 2026 – Nancy Guthrie is dropped off at her Catalina Foothills home around 9:30 p.m.; she fails to appear at Sunday church, prompting family members to report her missing the next morning [29][30][24].

Feb 1, 2026 – At 1:47 a.m. the doorbell camera is removed, motion registers at 2:12 a.m., and her pacemaker app disconnects at 2:28 a.m.; forensic testing later confirms blood on the front porch belongs to Nancy [1][6][22][13].

Feb 2, 2026 – A ransom note demanding Bitcoin by Feb 5 (later extended to Feb 9) circulates; the FBI reviews the note, President Trump pledges federal assistance, and a California man is arrested for sending a fake Bitcoin demand [1][5][14][15][12].

Feb 3, 2026 – Sheriff Nanos declares the residence a crime scene with forced‑entry signs; DNA from a glove recovered two miles away yields no CODIS matches, leading investigators to pursue investigative genetic genealogy [24][23][22][3][11].

Feb 3, 2026 – FBI agents join the search, deploying helicopters, drones, K‑9 units, and a Bluetooth “signal sniffer” to locate the pacemaker’s signal, while also contacting Mexican authorities amid cross‑border speculation [21][9][2].

Feb 4, 2026 – The FBI raises the reward to $100,000 and the 88‑CRIME tip line adds $102,500, bringing total possible reward to over $200,000; investigators focus on a Walmart‑sold Ozark Trail 25‑liter backpack seen on the masked suspect in doorbell footage [8][9][10][3].

Feb 5, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie posts an emotional video urging the kidnapper to provide proof of life and stating the family is “ready to talk,” while the sheriff’s office processes a vehicle found at the home under a search warrant and confirms no suspects have been identified [17][15][16][13].

Feb 6, 2026 – Savannah warns the abductor that AI‑generated deepfakes could be used to fake proof of life, and FBI Special Agent Heith Janke cautions such videos cannot be trusted; Sheriff Nanos reiterates belief that Nancy is still alive [12][4].

Feb 10, 2026 – Police detain a man for questioning related to the case but release him hours later after finding no evidence linking him to the disappearance [1].

Feb 13, 2026 – A gray Range Rover parked near the Guthrie home is seized, covered with a tarp, and identified by a former FBI agent as the “Number One” lead in the investigation [7].

Feb 18, 2026 – DNA testing on the recovered glove confirms no CODIS match; investigators expand analysis to broader genealogy databases and continue to trace the backpack’s purchase record [3][11].

Feb 20, 2026 – Sheriff Nanos states the suspect likely targeted Nancy, emphasizes the backpack as a key lead, and notes that combined federal and state rewards now exceed $200,000 for tips leading to recovery or arrest [8].

Feb 21, 2026 – Ex‑FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer highlights the seized Range Rover as the most significant piece of evidence, suggesting it may contain critical forensic material [7].

Feb 22, 2026 – The sheriff’s office orders private volunteer search groups to stand down, erects barricades around the residence, and urges the public to use official volunteer channels while the FBI extracts additional doorbell‑camera footage [6].

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