FBI Releases Footage of Potential Suspect in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping

Maria Shriver questions why it took so long to obtain the surveillance video from the victim's home.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The FBI has released doorbell camera footage showing a potential suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. The footage, which was recovered from residual data in backend systems, shows an individual wearing a ski mask and appearing to tamper with the camera on the morning Nancy went missing. Maria Shriver, a journalist and former first lady of California, has questioned why it took so long for the police to obtain this footage from Nancy's home.

Why it matters

The release of this surveillance footage is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, which has been treated as a kidnapping by the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI. The footage provides a potential lead for investigators and could help generate tips from the public to identify the suspect. However, Shriver's questions about the delay in obtaining the footage raise concerns about the pace of the investigation and the potential loss of valuable evidence.

The details

The footage, which was recovered from residual data in backend systems, shows an individual wearing a ski mask and a backpack, and appearing to tamper with the doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie's home in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona on the morning of her disappearance. The person also appears to have a gun holstered in their waistband. FBI Director Kash Patel stated that the agency and the Pima County Sheriff's Department have been working with private sector partners to recover any available footage or images from Nancy's home.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her residence in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona on the evening of January 31, 2026.
  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home on February 1, 2026.
  • The FBI released the doorbell camera footage on February 10, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona on February 1, 2026. She is the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the Today show and the daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who has been reported missing.

Maria Shriver

A journalist and former first lady of California who has questioned the pace of the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Kash Patel

The FBI Director, who has stated that the agency and the Pima County Sheriff's Department have been working with private sector partners to recover any available footage or images from Nancy Guthrie's home.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency that is working with the FBI on the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, which is being treated as a kidnapping.

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What they’re saying

“These video and photos were recently released in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case. Maybe now that they are everywhere there will be some answers, and Savannah and her family will get their mama home.”

— Maria Shriver, Journalist and former first lady of California (Instagram)

“But it is interesting where this footage has been. How did they only find it now? What does Nest have to say about this? The FBI director says they have been working with everyone, including the private sector to recover the video, but why has it taken so long? I'm glad they have it finally, but there has got to be a story of where this footage has been.”

— Maria Shriver, Journalist and former first lady of California (Instagram)

“Over the last eight days, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie's home that may have been lost, corrupted, or inaccessible due to a variety of factors – including the removal of recording devices.”

— Kash Patel, FBI Director (X)

“The video was recovered from residual data located in backend systems.”

— Kash Patel, FBI Director (X)

“We believe she is still alive. Bring her home.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Instagram)

What’s next

The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are encouraging anyone with information about the potential suspect or Nancy Guthrie's disappearance to call the FBI Tip Line or the Pima County Sheriff's Department.

The takeaway

The release of the surveillance footage is a significant development in the investigation, but the delay in obtaining the footage raises questions about the pace of the investigation and the potential loss of valuable evidence. The case highlights the importance of law enforcement working closely with private sector partners to quickly recover and analyze any available footage or information that could aid in solving a crime.