SWAT Team Operation in Tucson Linked to Missing "Today" Host's Mother

Pima County Sheriff's Office confirms operation is related to disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Pima County Sheriff's Office said its SWAT team was conducting an operation in a Tucson neighborhood on Friday night, which is connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 and is believed to have been forcibly taken from her home overnight.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a prominent public figure, has garnered national attention and raised concerns about public safety in the Tucson area. The SWAT team operation suggests law enforcement is actively pursuing leads in the case.

The details

Authorities released newly recovered images and video showing an armed, masked individual tampering with the surveillance camera at Nancy Guthrie's home on the morning of her disappearance. The SWAT team operation took place about a five-minute drive from Guthrie's home, and Pima County officials are expected to provide an update at the scene.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
  • The SWAT team operation took place on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing on January 31, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the "Today" show, whose mother Nancy Guthrie went missing on January 31, 2026.

Pima County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that conducted the SWAT team operation in Tucson, Arizona, which is connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

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What’s next

The Pima County Sheriff's Office is expected to provide an update on the SWAT team operation and the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

The takeaway

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a high-profile public figure, has sparked a major law enforcement response and raised concerns about public safety in the Tucson area. The SWAT team operation suggests authorities are actively pursuing leads in the case, but the ultimate fate of Nancy Guthrie remains unknown.