SWAT Team Searches Property in Nancy Guthrie Investigation

Three people detained as authorities continue search for missing 84-year-old woman

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A SWAT team from the Pima County, Arizona, Sheriff's Department swarmed a Tucson-area house on Friday evening as part of the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, who went missing nearly two weeks ago. Three people were detained at two separate scenes during the operation, though authorities have not provided additional details about their potential involvement in Guthrie's disappearance.

Why it matters

The search for Nancy Guthrie has captivated national attention, with the FBI offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or the arrest of those responsible. The SWAT operation represents a significant development in the high-profile investigation, as authorities continue to pursue leads and gather evidence in the case.

The details

According to reports, the SWAT team executed a search warrant at the Tucson-area home, located approximately 1.9 miles from Guthrie's residence. Two individuals, a woman and a man, were ordered to come out of the home and were detained. A third person, a man, was also detained during a traffic stop nearby as he was reportedly heading to the property being searched. The Pima County Sheriff's Office has not released any further details about the individuals or their potential connection to Guthrie's disappearance.

  • The SWAT operation took place on Friday evening, February 14, 2026.
  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026.

The players

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and conducting the SWAT operation.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency assisting in the investigation and offering a $100,000 reward for information.

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old woman who went missing from her Tucson-area home on February 1, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie's daughter and a co-host of the 'Today' show, who has made public appeals for information about her mother's disappearance.

Peter Molk

A neighbor who described the SWAT activity as 'unbelievably absurd' and 'surreal'.

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What they’re saying

“When someone is detained, it means they're not under arrest. The reason for that is to conduct further interviews, collect forensic evidence without having to put the individual into a custody situation.”

— Chris McDonough, Retired Southern California homicide detective (NewsNation)

“It's making everybody nervous. It's just surreal, and we just can't imagine how the family is processing all this.”

— Peter Molk, Neighbor (NewsNation)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the three individuals detained during the SWAT operation to be released on bail.

The takeaway

The SWAT team search and detention of three individuals highlights the intense and ongoing efforts by law enforcement to find Nancy Guthrie and uncover any leads in her mysterious disappearance. The case has garnered national attention, and the community remains on edge as the investigation continues.