Person Detained for Questioning in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Authorities searching for clues after surveillance footage shows 'armed individual' at Guthrie's home

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A person has been detained for questioning in connection with the apparent abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, the Pima County Sheriff's Office announced. The individual was detained during a traffic stop south of Tucson, Arizona, on Tuesday. Authorities have also released new surveillance footage showing an armed person appearing to tamper with the doorbell camera at Guthrie's home on the morning she went missing on February 1.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered national attention, with the FBI offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery. The case has raised concerns about home security and the use of surveillance technology, as well as the challenges of investigating high-profile missing persons cases, especially those involving the elderly or those with health issues.

The details

According to authorities, Nancy Guthrie, who has limited mobility and a pacemaker, was reported missing around noon on February 1 after she failed to show up at a friend's house to watch a weekly church service. The FBI has released new images and video of what it described as 'an armed individual' from a doorbell camera at Guthrie's home on the morning of her disappearance. The individual was wearing a mask, backpack, and gloves and appeared to be carrying a holstered handgun.

  • On February 1, at 1:47 a.m., Guthrie's doorbell camera disconnected.
  • At 2:12 a.m., software detected a person or animal on the camera, but no video was available.
  • At 2:28 a.m., Guthrie's pacemaker app disconnected from her phone.
  • Around 11:56 a.m., Guthrie's family went to her home to check on her after she did not show up for a church service, and they reported her missing at 12:03 p.m.
  • On Tuesday, the individual was detained during a traffic stop south of Tucson.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who was reported missing on February 1 after failing to show up at a friend's house to watch a weekly church service. Guthrie has limited mobility and a pacemaker.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the Today show and Nancy Guthrie's daughter, who has been pleading for the public's help in finding her mother.

Pima County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, which has detained a person for questioning.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that has released new surveillance footage and is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery.

Kash Patel

The FBI Director who has been sharing updates and new evidence on the investigation through social media.

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What they’re saying

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

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

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

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 growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.