Search for Missing Arizona Woman Nancy Guthrie Enters 3rd Week

Authorities review tips, conduct operation near her home, but no arrests made

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The search for Nancy Guthrie, a 58-year-old Arizona woman who went missing from her secluded desert home on January 31, has entered its third week. Investigators have received tens of thousands of tips and conducted an operation at a residence near Guthrie's home, but no arrests have been made. Guthrie's family has made emotional pleas on social media for her safe return, and the FBI has doubled the reward for information to $100,000.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has gripped the local community and drawn national attention, raising concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement's response. The case highlights the challenges of investigating missing persons cases, especially in remote areas, and the emotional toll on families waiting for answers.

The details

Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31 when her son-in-law drove her home from a family dinner. Her doorbell camera was disconnected at 1:47 a.m. the next morning, and her pacemaker app disconnected at 2:28 a.m. Her family discovered her missing around noon on February 1, and her blood was found on the front porch. Authorities have received purported ransom letters demanding millions in bitcoin, and the FBI has described the suspect as a 5'9" to 5'10" tall male with an average build.

  • On January 31, Nancy Guthrie spent an evening with family over dinner and card games.
  • On February 1, Guthrie's doorbell camera was disconnected at 1:47 a.m., followed by unusual movement detected on surveillance, and her pacemaker app disconnected at 2:28 a.m. Her family discovered her missing around noon.
  • On February 3, media outlets received purported ransom letters demanding millions of dollars in bitcoin for Guthrie's return, with deadlines set for February 5 and February 9.
  • On February 12, the FBI released a description of the suspect seen in footage captured by Guthrie's doorbell camera: an approximately 5'9" to 5'10"-tall male with an average build.
  • On February 13, investigators conducted an operation at a residence near Guthrie's home, but it ended without any arrests.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

A 58-year-old Arizona woman who went missing from her secluded desert home on January 31.

Savannah Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie's daughter, who has made emotional pleas on social media for her mother's safe return.

Annie Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie's daughter, who has also made emotional pleas on social media for her mother's safe return.

Camron Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie's son, who has also made emotional pleas on social media for his mother's safe return.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that is working the case with the Pima County Sheriff's Department and has doubled the reward for information to $100,000.

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What they’re saying

“We will pay.”

— Savannah, Annie, and Camron Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie's children (Social media)

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the emotional toll on families waiting for answers in missing persons cases, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in investigating such incidents, especially in remote areas. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement's response and the role of social media in raising awareness and appealing for information.