Guthrie Family Cleared as Suspects in Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance

Pima County Sheriff says the family has been "nothing but cooperative and gracious" in the investigation.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Savannah Guthrie and her family members have been cleared as suspects in the disappearance of their mother, Nancy Guthrie, police confirmed on Monday. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that the Guthrie family, including all siblings and spouses, has been "cleared as possible suspects" and are "victims in this case".

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered significant media attention, with some initial speculation that the abduction could be familial. The sheriff's statement clearing the Guthrie family as suspects helps to dispel those rumors and focuses the investigation on finding the actual perpetrator.

The details

Authorities have officially identified a masked figure recorded tampering with Nancy's doorbell camera on the morning of February 1 as a suspect. The FBI has also announced that a glove matching those worn by the suspect was found two miles from Nancy's house and contains DNA evidence. Numerous media outlets have received purported ransom notes, but the veracity of these claims has not been confirmed by authorities.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen by family members on January 31.
  • Police searched the home of Savannah's sister, Annie Guthrie, and her husband, Tommaso Cioni, in the early stages of the investigation.
  • The FBI released images of the masked suspect on February 1.
  • The glove containing DNA evidence was found on February 12.

The players

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who confirmed that the Guthrie family has been cleared as possible suspects in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

Savannah Guthrie

The daughter of Nancy Guthrie and a co-host of the TODAY show, who has appealed to her mother's abductor or anyone with information about her whereabouts.

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of Savannah Guthrie who has been missing since January 31.

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What they’re saying

“The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case. To suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel. The Guthrie family are victims plain and simple.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff (popculture.com)

“It is never too late to do the right thing. And we are here. And we believe in the essential goodness of every human being, that it's never too late.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Instagram)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of not jumping to conclusions and allowing the investigation to unfold without making unfounded accusations. The sheriff's statement clearing the Guthrie family as suspects is a crucial step in maintaining the integrity of the investigation and ensuring that the focus remains on finding the actual perpetrator.