Video Shows Masked Person at Missing Arizona Woman's Home

Authorities question man but release him after he claims innocence in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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It's been more than a week since investigators believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home outside Tucson, Arizona. Authorities have released video footage showing a masked person tampering with a doorbell camera at Guthrie's home, and have questioned a man in connection with the disappearance, but he was eventually released after claiming he had no involvement.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of 'Today' show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has drawn national attention. Investigators believe Guthrie was abducted, and her family has made emotional pleas for her safe return, but so far no arrests have been made and her whereabouts remain unknown.

The details

The video footage shows a person wearing a backpack and ski mask tampering with the doorbell camera at Guthrie's home. Authorities also searched a location in Rio Rico, a city south of Tucson, with the help of the FBI. A person was briefly detained for questioning during a traffic stop but was later released after claiming he had made deliveries in the Tucson area and had no involvement in Guthrie's disappearance.

  • On Saturday, Jan. 31, Nancy Guthrie was dropped off at her home around 9:48 p.m.
  • On Sunday, Feb. 1, Guthrie's doorbell camera was disconnected at 1:47 a.m., and her pacemaker app disconnected from her phone at 2:28 a.m.
  • On Tuesday, Feb. 3, investigators found signs of forced entry at Guthrie's home.
  • On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the FBI recovered doorbell camera video of a masked person tampering with the camera at Guthrie's front door.
  • On Tuesday, Feb. 10, a person was detained for questioning during a traffic stop but was later released.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old Arizona woman who was allegedly abducted from her home outside Tucson.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the 'Today' show and Nancy Guthrie's daughter, who has made emotional pleas for her mother's safe return.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency assisting in the investigation and search for Nancy Guthrie.

The Catalina Foothills Association

A neighborhood group that has thanked residents for cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation.

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What they’re saying

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

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor of the 'Today' show (Instagram)

“This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor of the 'Today' show (Social media)

“The situation is 'terrible.'”

— Donald Trump (Reporters)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the person briefly detained for questioning to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with high-profile missing persons cases, particularly when ransom demands and deadlines are involved. It also underscores the emotional toll on the families of victims and the importance of community support and cooperation in these types of investigations.