Police Release New Photos in Search for Missing Tucson Woman

Surveillance footage shows potential suspect tampering with home security camera the morning Nancy Guthrie disappeared.

Feb. 11, 2026 at 7:39pm

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The Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI have released new surveillance photos and video as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. The footage shows an armed individual appearing to tamper with the security camera at Nancy's home in Tucson, Arizona, on the morning she went missing on January 31. Authorities are working around the clock and have received thousands of tips, but Nancy's whereabouts remain unknown.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered national attention, with the public and high-profile figures like former President Trump expressing concern for her safety. The new surveillance footage provides a potential lead in the case, which has left the Tucson community on edge and the Guthrie family desperate for answers.

The details

The Pima County Sheriff's Department, assisted by the FBI, conducted a court-authorized search on Tuesday of a location in Rio Rico, Arizona, related to the investigation. They also detained and questioned an adult male during a traffic stop south of Tucson, but he was later released. The new surveillance footage, which was previously inaccessible, shows an armed individual appearing to tamper with the security camera at Nancy's front door on the morning of her disappearance.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, on January 31.
  • On Tuesday, the Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI conducted a court-authorized search in Rio Rico, Arizona, related to the investigation.
  • On Wednesday, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said the adult male who was detained and questioned has been released.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on January 31. She is the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the Today show and Nancy Guthrie's daughter.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, working alongside the FBI.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is assisting the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“We believe she is still alive. Bring her home.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Instagram)

“I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family's, and Local Law Enforcement's, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY. We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely. The prayers of our Nation are with her and her family. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT NANCY!”

— Donald Trump, Former President (Truth Social)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This case has captured national attention and highlights the urgency to find Nancy Guthrie and bring her home safely. The new surveillance footage provides a potential lead, but the investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to follow up on thousands of tips from the public.