Investigators search for clues in Nancy Guthrie abduction case

Authorities analyze discarded glove, use advanced analytics to identify masked intruder

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Sheriff's deputies and FBI agents are combing the desert landscape around Tucson, Arizona, searching for clues in the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the elderly mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie. Investigators are running forensic tests on a newly discovered black latex glove found near Guthrie's home, where she was presumed kidnapped. They are also using advanced analytics to try to identify the masked intruder seen on video tampering with Guthrie's doorbell camera around the time of her disappearance.

Why it matters

The high-profile abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mother has captured national attention and sparked a massive law enforcement response, with hundreds of deputies and FBI agents assigned to the case. The search for Nancy Guthrie has stretched on for 11 days, raising concerns about her frail health and the possibility of a ransom demand. The case also highlights the challenges of identifying suspects when they conceal their identity with a ski mask.

The details

Authorities say Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 when family dropped her off at her home following dinner. Her relatives reported her missing the next day. Traces of blood found on her front porch were confirmed to be hers. Law enforcement and family members have described her as being in frail health and in need of daily medication. At least two purported ransom notes have surfaced, but no proof of life is known to have surfaced since her abduction. Investigators are analyzing a newly discovered black latex glove found about 1.5 miles from Guthrie's home, looking for fingerprints and DNA. They are also using advanced analytics to try to identify the masked intruder seen on video tampering with Guthrie's doorbell camera around the time of her disappearance.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026.
  • Guthrie was reported missing by her relatives the following day, February 1, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the NBC News morning show 'Today' and the daughter of the abducted Nancy Guthrie.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who has said that Nancy Guthrie had extremely limited mobility and could not have wandered off far from home unassisted, leading investigators to conclude she was abducted by force.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the 'subject' of the investigation, who was detained and later released, to be held on charges.

The takeaway

This high-profile abduction case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in identifying suspects who conceal their identities, as well as the emotional toll on families dealing with the uncertainty of a loved one's disappearance. The search for Nancy Guthrie continues, with authorities analyzing evidence and using advanced techniques in hopes of finding her and bringing her captors to justice.