Man Questioned in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Speaks Out

Delivery driver says experience was 'terrifying' after being detained by authorities.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A man who was briefly detained and questioned by authorities in connection with the disappearance of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, has spoken out about his experience, describing it as 'terrifying'. The man, who works as a delivery driver in Tucson, said he was stopped by police in Rio Rico and questioned, but was not told anything at first. He said he was asked for his personal information but was not sure if he had delivered a package to Nancy Guthrie's home. The man was released without charges, and law enforcement sources say he was on their radar prior to the public release of images showing a masked subject at Nancy Guthrie's front door around the time of her suspected abduction on February 1.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered national attention, with her daughter Savannah Guthrie, the co-anchor of the Today show, pleading for information to help bring her mother home. This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in high-profile missing persons investigations, as they must follow up on various leads and tips, some of which may not pan out.

The details

Authorities in Arizona detained a man who works as a delivery driver in Tucson after identifying him using electronic investigative tools, including cellphone usage information and traffic data. A judge signed a warrant to search the man's home, and he was questioned for several hours before being released without charges. The man, who identified himself as Carlos, said he was not told anything at the beginning of the encounter and described it as a 'terrifying' experience. Investigators are also studying the new video released by the FBI, which shows a masked subject approaching Nancy Guthrie's front door around the time of her suspected abduction.

  • On February 1, 2026, Nancy Guthrie was suspected to have been abducted from her Tucson-area home.
  • On February 10, 2026, the FBI updated their missing person poster for Nancy Guthrie.
  • On February 11, 2026, the man who was briefly detained was interviewed by a local news station after his release.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her Tucson-area home on February 1, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the Today show and the daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who has pleaded for information to help bring her mother home.

Carlos

A delivery driver in Tucson who was briefly detained and questioned by authorities in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency that detained the man in Rio Rico and conducted a search of his home.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that is assisting in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and released new images of a masked subject at her front door.

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What they’re saying

“I was detained the whole time. I was being questioned, but they only asked me for my first name, my last name, my date of birth and my social.”

— Carlos, Delivery driver (KNXV)

“It was a 'terrifying' experience and that authorities 'didn't tell me anything at the beginning.'”

— Carlos, Delivery driver (KNXV)

“In high-profile cases, these type of leads are typical. It may happen again because it's the type of tips you get. But having said that, it's the type of tips that will resolve this case.”

— Brad Garrett, Retired FBI agent (Good Morning America)

What’s next

Investigators are continuing to study the new video released by the FBI, which shows a masked subject approaching Nancy Guthrie's front door, in an effort to find any identifying features that could help solve the case.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in high-profile missing persons investigations, as they must follow up on various leads and tips, some of which may not pan out. However, the authorities remain committed to finding Nancy Guthrie and bringing her home safely.