FBI Reduces Tucson Presence, Relocates Command Post to Phoenix in Nancy Guthrie Abduction Case

Investigators continue to analyze evidence and follow up on tips as the search for the 84-year-old woman continues.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Three-and-a-half weeks after the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson home, the FBI is reducing its personnel in Tucson and relocating its command post to Phoenix, where it has its largest office in Arizona. The shift is not an indication that the case is over or that investigators are giving up the search, but rather a strategic move to focus more analytical work on the investigation from the Phoenix office.

Why it matters

The abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, has garnered national attention and a $1 million reward. The FBI's decision to shift resources reflects the complex nature of the investigation as they continue to sift through evidence and tips in the hopes of finding the elderly woman.

The details

FBI agents were seen walking Guthrie's property on Wednesday, but sources say there is no additional investigative work needed at the house currently. Much of the case is now focused on analytical work, including reviewing Walmart sales receipts and security footage, untangling DNA evidence found inside the home, and parsing through the roughly 1,500 tips that have come in since the reward was announced.

  • Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson home in the early hours of Sunday, February 1, 2026.
  • On Tuesday, February 25, 2026, Savannah Guthrie, Nancy's daughter, offered a $1 million reward for information leading to her mother's safe return.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who was abducted from her Tucson home on February 1, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The daughter of Nancy Guthrie and host of the 'Today' show, who offered a $1 million reward for information on her mother's whereabouts.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency partnering with the FBI in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's abduction.

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What’s next

The FBI will keep agents in Tucson and continue to partner with the Pima County Sheriff's Department, while much of the analytical work on the case will be conducted from the bureau's larger Phoenix office.

The takeaway

The FBI's decision to shift resources reflects the complex and ongoing nature of the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's abduction. Despite the reduced presence in Tucson, the authorities remain committed to finding the 84-year-old woman and are continuing to follow up on leads and evidence in the hopes of bringing her home safely.