Pima County Sheriff Seeks Videos from Nancy Guthrie's Neighbors

Investigators hope footage from surveillance cameras and doorbell cams could aid search for missing 84-year-old woman.

Feb. 12, 2026 at 6:07pm

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The Pima County Sheriff's Department is asking neighbors of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old Tucson woman who went missing on January 31, to share any video footage they may have captured of suspicious activity in the area around that time. Guthrie's disappearance is being treated as an abduction, and at least two ransom notes have been sent to a local TV station. Authorities are searching for clues and have located some items that may be related to the likely abduction.

Why it matters

The video footage from neighbors could provide crucial evidence to help investigators determine what happened to Nancy Guthrie and potentially lead them to her abductors. Her family has said she requires medication for a health condition, raising concerns about her wellbeing if she does not receive it.

The details

Investigators are asking Guthrie's neighbors to submit any videos they may have recorded from surveillance cameras, doorbell cameras, or other sources before February 2nd. They are particularly interested in footage of vehicles, people, or any other suspicious activity in the area. A potential person of interest was briefly detained and questioned earlier this week, and authorities have also released images of a suspect disabling a security camera on Guthrie's porch on February 1st.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson home on January 31.
  • Guthrie was reported missing the next day, on February 1.
  • Investigators are seeking video footage recorded before February 2.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old Tucson woman who went missing on January 31 and is the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and asking her neighbors to share any relevant video footage.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the Today show and Nancy Guthrie's daughter, whose family has offered to pay a ransom for her safe return.

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What they’re saying

“it's really important that the Guthrie family knows that Tucson supports them and not to lose hope, not to lose faith.”

— Unidentified local woman (CNN)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the potential person of interest detained earlier this week to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the crucial role that community cooperation can play in missing persons investigations, as the video footage from Guthrie's neighbors could provide vital clues to help locate her and her abductors. It also underscores the challenges faced by families dealing with a loved one's disappearance and the need for continued public support.