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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)
    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
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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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  • 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)
    Image: Newsweek
    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.
    Image: Newsweek
    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

Feb 1 Disappearance Triggers Multi‑Agency Search Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Catalina Foothills home in Tucson after an overnight family visit on Feb 1, 2026; investigators found her blood on the front porch and launched a joint search involving the Pima County Sheriff’s Office, local police and the FBI [1][5]. Her daily medication needs have raised health concerns, and the case quickly escalated to a federal investigation [1].

Doorbell Video Shows Masked Man With Walmart Backpack An FBI‑released Nest doorbell clip captured a masked individual approximately 5 ft 9 in to 5 ft 10 in tall covering the camera lens with plants, wearing a ski mask, gloves, a dark jacket, a front‑holstered gun and a 25‑liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack purchased at Walmart [1][4][5]. The video was recovered by Google and shared with the public, generating nearly 5,000 tips within the first hour [1]. The suspect’s actions included disconnecting the doorbell camera at 01:47 Feb 1 and breaking the Bluetooth link to Guthrie’s pacemaker at 02:28 Feb 1 [5].

Glove DNA Yields Unknown Male Profile, No CODIS Match Police recovered sixteen gloves within two miles of the home; DNA from one glove produced a male profile that did not match Guthrie’s DNA and returned zero hits in the FBI’s CODIS database, indicating the wearer has no prior convictions [1][2][3][5]. The glove’s genetic material has been entered into national databases and is now being processed through investigative genetic genealogy [2][3].

Family Cleared, Investigation Turns to Genealogy and Tech Partners Sheriff Chris Nanos publicly cleared all adult children and their spouses, describing them as “victims plain and simple” [2][4]. The investigation now relies on genetic‑genealogy analysis, which could yield results anywhere from minutes to several years, and on technology partners: Google is attempting to retrieve additional Nest footage, while Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Apple have offered assistance [2][1]. Parsons’ BlueFly heat‑map system has been deployed to guide helicopters, ground vehicles and foot teams since Feb 3 [2].

$100,000 Reward, Tens of Thousands of Tips, Ongoing Search Tools The FBI has pledged a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest of her abductor [1][3][5]. Tip lines have processed between 13,000 and 50,000 leads, with the sheriff’s office reporting over 30,000 tips by the third week [3][4][5]. Additional search tools include an airborne signal‑sniffer scanning for Bluetooth emissions from Guthrie’s implanted pacemaker [3].

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Jan 31, 2026 – Nancy Guthrie, 84, is dropped off at her Catalina Foothills home around 21:30 after an Uber ride; she is last seen entering the house, marking the start of the disappearance [25][24][30].

Feb 1, 2026 – At 01:47 a.m. the doorbell camera is removed, a motion alert logs a person at 02:12, and the Bluetooth link to her pacemaker app breaks at 02:28, establishing a narrow abduction window [8][23].

Feb 1, 2026 – Family members notice her absence at church, file a missing‑person report at 12:03 p.m., and place a 911 call, prompting a multi‑agency search [8][16].

Feb 2, 2026 – Sheriff Chris Nanos declares the residence a crime scene, notes forced‑entry evidence, and assigns homicide detectives, indicating the case is treated as an abduction [25][28][24].

Feb 3, 2026 – FBI agents join the investigation, deploying extra agents and experts after President Donald Trump pledges federal assistance, saying “I will call Savannah and add federal agents to the effort” [22][21][16].

Feb 3, 2026 – A cryptocurrency ransom note surfaces with a 5 p.m. deadline; investigators warn that “Bitcoin transactions are publicly visible” while evaluating its authenticity [7][8][22].

Feb 3, 2026 – Sheriff Nanos warns that Nancy’s daily medication is critical, stating “she could die without it,” and offers a $2,500 reward for information [22][23].

Feb 4, 2026 – The FBI releases doorbell footage showing a masked, armed man carrying a 25‑liter Ozark Trail backpack, prompting nearly 5,000 tips in the first hour [1][6].

Feb 4, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie announces she will step down from covering the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics to focus on her family [19][20].

Feb 5, 2026 – The family posts an Instagram video pleading for proof of life, with Camron Guthrie saying “whoever is holding our mother… we need you to reach out and provide proof you have her” [9][13][12].

Feb 5, 2026 – Law enforcement confirms no suspect, noting personal items (cellphone, wallet, car) remain at the home, reinforcing the kidnapping theory [15][18].

Feb 5, 2026 – The FBI announces a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery or arrest, while the sheriff’s office offers up to $2,500 [8][9][10].

Feb 5, 2026 – A California man, Derrick Callella, is arrested for sending a fake Bitcoin ransom demand unrelated to the case [9][5][7].

Feb 6, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie warns kidnappers that “AI can fabricate convincing images and sound,” citing FBI Phoenix chief Heith Janke’s caution that deepfakes “can’t be trusted” [7][7].

Feb 6, 2026 – After the first Bitcoin deadline passes, Camron Guthrie posts a second video at 5 p.m. urging contact before a new Monday deadline, which the FBI sets [5][8].

Feb 6, 2026 – Investigators recover 16 gloves, one found two miles away; DNA yields a male profile that does not match Guthrie and has no CODIS hit, prompting use of investigative genetic genealogy [1][4][6].

Feb 6, 2026 – Parsons’ BlueFly heat‑map system is deployed across helicopters, ground vehicles, and foot teams, expanding search‑area coverage [4][6].

Feb 9, 2026 – (Planned) The FBI’s second ransom‑note deadline arrives, with investigators prepared to request live proof of life before any negotiation [5][8].

Feb 10, 2026 – Police detain a man for questioning but release him hours later, illustrating ongoing but inconclusive leads [1].

Feb 13, 2026 – A nearby home is searched and a traffic stop is conducted, yet no further arrests are made [1].

Feb 18, 2026 – Sheriff Nanos says Google may retrieve additional Nest footage despite no subscription, leaving him “hopeful” for new video evidence [6].

Feb 18, 2026 – DNA from the glove recovered two miles away fails to match any CODIS profile or the home samples; investigators turn to investigative genetic genealogy, a process that could take from minutes to years [4].

Feb 18, 2026 – Tech firms Google, Meta, and Apple assist the probe; Meta’s analysis suggests the suspect’s glove may have a ring and a distinctive holster, while Mark Zuckerberg and Apple offer further help [4].

Feb 18, 2026 – The FBI raises the reward to $100,000 for information leading to recovery or arrest [1][6].

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