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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.
    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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  • 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)
    Image: Newsweek
    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
  • 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.
    Image: Newsweek
    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
  • 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.
    Image: Newsweek
    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)
    Image: Newsweek
    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
  • 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
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Timeline Confirms Kidnapping of 84‑Year‑Old Nancy Guthrie Nancy Guthrie, 84, was dropped off at her Catalina Foothills home around 9 p.m. on Jan 31, 2026, after a family dinner. Her Nest doorbell camera stopped recording at 1:47 a.m. on Feb 1 and her pacemaker app disconnected at 2:28 a.m., prompting a 911 call and a missing‑person report the same morning [1][2][7][9]. Blood confirmed as hers was found on the front porch, leading investigators to treat the case as an abduction of a medically vulnerable senior [3][7].

Surveillance Identifies Masked Male With Walmart Backpack FBI‑released footage shows a ski‑masked man, 5 ft 9‑10 in tall, wearing gloves, a holstered handgun and a 25‑liter “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack sold exclusively at Walmart, tampering with the doorbell camera [2][4][7][13]. A second still image captured a similarly dressed figure without a backpack, so detectives have not ruled out multiple perpetrators [2][3]. The backpack has become a focal lead, with law‑enforcement contacting Walmart to trace its purchase [4][10][12].

DNA Leads to Genealogy Search After CODIS Miss A latex glove recovered two miles from the home yielded DNA that produced no matches in the FBI’s CODIS database, despite being compared against 26 million profiles [2][5][6][12]. Investigators are now uploading the profile to public genetic‑genealogy databases, a technique that helped solve the Golden State Killer case, though analysts warn results could take weeks to years [11][12]. The glove’s DNA appears to match the gloves worn by the suspect in the video, reinforcing its evidentiary value [13].

Authorities Reinforce Perimeter and Halt Volunteer Searches On Feb 22, Pima County deputies installed physical barricades around the Guthrie residence, converted the adjacent road to one‑way traffic, and warned private search parties to leave the area to protect evidence [1][2]. The sheriff’s office emphasized official volunteer channels and added extra dispatchers to manage over 30,000 incoming tips [3][9][13]. Combined rewards now exceed $200,000, including a $100 k anonymous donation to 88‑CRIME and a separate $100 k FBI bounty [3][4][6][9][12].

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Timeline

Nov 2025 – Nancy Guthrie praises Tucson’s “wonderful” air, desert lifestyle and javelinas in a televised interview, underscoring her deep community ties that later motivate a massive local search [24].

Jan 31, 2026 – Family drops off 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie at her Catalina Foothills home around 9:45 p.m.; she is last seen that night before the disappearance [11][15][29].

Feb 1, 2026 (early morning) – Doorbell camera is disabled at 1:47 a.m., motion registers at 2:12 a.m., and her pacemaker app disconnects at 2:28 a.m.; later blood matching Nancy is confirmed on the front porch [1][9][19].

Feb 2, 2026 – Pima County Sheriff declares the residence a crime scene, noting forced‑entry signs and that Nancy cannot walk unaided, indicating foul play [25][28][29].

Feb 2, 2026 – Sheriff Chris Nanos tells BBC the suspect may be held nearby and warns the search could take “10 days, 10 months, or worse” [2].

Feb 3, 2026 – Nanos says Nancy is “as sharp as a tack,” needs daily medication, and that DNA samples have yielded no suspect; he offers a $2,500 reward and urges community tips [20][19].

Feb 3, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie posts a prayerful Facebook message quoting Isaiah and pleading “bring her home,” emphasizing belief in prayer [22][26].

Feb 4, 2026 – Forced‑entry evidence is confirmed; the FBI joins the probe and President Trump calls the case “terrible,” saying he will call Savannah [18][16][17].

Feb 4, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie steps down from NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics coverage to focus on the search [16][17].

Feb 4, 2026 – FBI releases doorbell video showing a masked male with a Walmart‑sold Ozark Trail backpack, generating ~5,000 tips in the first hour [6][8].

Feb 5, 2026 – Savannah posts an Instagram video urging kidnappers to contact the family, stating “we are ready to talk” and “we will pay” [12][13].

Feb 5, 2026 – FBI Director Kash Patel announces he will allocate all FBI resources and may travel to Tucson [11].

Feb 5, 2026 – Sheriff schedules a follow‑up briefing for Thursday at 1 p.m. ET [13].

Feb 6, 2026 – Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer highlights four unanswered polygraph questions, urging clarification of who volunteered, passed, refused, or failed [9].

Feb 6, 2026 – Ex‑FBI agent Harry Trombitas warns against leaking suspect details, saying it could endanger the victim [10].

Feb 8, 2026 – Sheriff Nanos says Google may retrieve additional Nest footage despite no subscription, expressing hope for more video [8].

Feb 10, 2026 – Combined rewards exceed $200,000 (FBI $100 k, 88‑CRIME $102.5 k); tip lines log >31,000 calls in the first 18 days [6][5].

Feb 13, 2026 – Law‑enforcement searches a nearby home as part of the ongoing investigation [1].

Feb 18, 2026 – Sheriff remains hopeful Google can pull extra Nest recordings; investigators pursue forensic genetic genealogy on glove DNA [8].

Feb 19, 2026 – Search teams find blood on the porch and 16 gloves; DNA from a glove matches the suspect’s gloves on video but yields no CODIS hit [1].

Feb 19, 2026 – FBI receives a new $6 million cryptocurrency ransom note forwarded by TMZ [2].

Feb 20, 2026 – President Trump urges media to move on the case, calling it “so bad” and “very sad,” while still pledging federal assistance [6].

Feb 20, 2026 – Sheriff Nanos says DNA from a recovered glove could belong to the abductor and labels the Walmart backpack “one of the most promising leads” [7].

Feb 20, 2026 – FBI begins using forensic genetic genealogy—the technique that solved the Golden State Killer case—to identify the unknown DNA profile [6].

Feb 20, 2026 – Over 13,000 public tips are logged; a man detained on Feb 10 is released hours later [1].

Feb 20, 2026 – President Trump repeats he will call Savannah later, describing the disappearance as “very unusual” [1][4].

Feb 20, 2026 (future outlook) – Sheriff reiterates the search could take “10 days, 10 months, or worse,” indicating an indefinite investigation timeline [2].

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