Masked, Armed Figure Caught on Camera at Nancy Guthrie's Home

FBI releases new doorbell footage as search for 84-year-old mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie continues

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The FBI has released new surveillance footage showing a masked, armed individual approaching the front door of Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona, on the morning she went missing. The footage, captured by a Nest doorbell camera, shows the figure with a holstered firearm in plain view. Authorities believe Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was taken against her will and are offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or the arrest of those involved.

Why it matters

The case has garnered national attention as the Guthrie family makes increasingly desperate pleas for information about Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts. The 84-year-old woman requires daily medication, raising concerns about her health and safety. The new footage provides the clearest evidence yet of a potential suspect, though authorities have not identified any persons of interest.

The details

The footage shows the masked individual approaching the front door with a holstered firearm. A former SWAT commander and police captain analyzed the holster, noting it is not the type someone who regularly carries a gun would use, suggesting the display may have been intentional to be threatening. The camera was disconnected early on the morning of February 1, the day Nancy Guthrie was reported missing after she didn't attend church the previous day.

  • The footage was captured by a Nest doorbell camera on the morning of February 1, 2026, the day Nancy Guthrie was reported missing.
  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home on January 31, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026. She is the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the "Today" show and Nancy Guthrie's daughter, who has been making public appeals for information about her mother's disappearance.

Kash Patel

The FBI Director who posted the new surveillance footage on X (formerly Twitter).

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who previously stated that the doorbell camera footage could not be recovered because Guthrie did not have an active subscription.

Connor Hagan

An FBI spokesperson who said the bureau was not aware of ongoing communication between the Guthrie family and suspected kidnappers.

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What they’re saying

“Was it out of convenience? Obviously, the intent wasn't to conceal it. So was the intent to make sure it was displayed in order to be threatening when he went into that house? Or to be quickly accessed when he went into that house? Or in case anyone came across him?”

— Josh Schirard, Former SWAT commander and police captain (CNN)

“Someone has that one piece of information that can help us bring Nancy home.”

— Connor Hagan, FBI spokesperson (FBI)

“The prayers of this entire White House are with Savannah and her family at this time, and we hope this person is found soon and that her mother is brought home safely.”

— Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary (White House)

What’s next

The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are continuing to investigate the case, including looking into reports of ransom notes sent to local media outlets. A deadline spelled out in a purported ransom note reportedly passed on Monday.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgency and high-stakes nature of missing persons investigations, especially when the victim is elderly and in need of medical care. The aggressive federal response, including a $50,000 reward and a multi-state digital billboard campaign, underscores the resources being dedicated to finding Nancy Guthrie and bringing her captors to justice.