Walmart Gun Holster Could Help Identify Suspect in Guthrie Abduction

FBI recovers doorbell video showing masked suspect with rare $10 Walmart holster in the abduction of NBC host Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The FBI has recovered surveillance footage from a Nest doorbell camera showing a masked and gloved suspect in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC's "TODAY" co-host Savannah Guthrie. Experts say a distinctive $10 Walmart gun holster worn by the suspect could provide key leads to investigators, as it is an uncommon and easily identifiable item.

Why it matters

The recovery of the surveillance footage and the potential clues from the suspect's rare holster could be crucial in cracking the case of Nancy Guthrie's abduction, which has garnered national attention. Identifying the suspect could help bring closure to the Guthrie family and the community.

The details

The surveillance footage shows a masked and gloved man of average build and height on Nancy Guthrie's porch, where law enforcement later found drops of her blood. The man is wearing what appears to be an awkwardly worn holster, which experts have identified as a Strategy brand hip holster available at some Walmart stores for around $10. The holster is described as having a distinctive shape and retention band, and is not considered popular among firearms enthusiasts, making it a potentially valuable clue for investigators.

  • On February 1, Nancy Guthrie, 84, was taken by force out of her home in northern Tucson in the early morning hours.
  • Last week, the FBI teamed up with Google to recover the Nest doorbell camera video showing the masked suspect.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of NBC's "TODAY" co-host Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of NBC's "TODAY" show, whose 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the abduction of Nancy Guthrie.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that has teamed up with Google to recover surveillance footage related to the abduction of Nancy Guthrie.

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What they’re saying

“I think it is more indicative of someone who was grabbing his stuff and improvising. But I don't think this guy was a 'professional' either. I think his demeanor says that he was in on the kidnapping, the home invasion, whatever it's going to be.”

— Betsy Brantner Smith, Retired police sergeant and trainer (Fox News Digital)

“Probably less people bought the holster than bought the backpack.”

— Betsy Brantner Smith, Retired police sergeant and trainer (Fox News Digital)

What’s next

Investigators can cross-reference purchases of the distinctive $10 Walmart holster and the Ozark Trail backpack worn by the suspect to try to find a suspect or narrow down the pool of persons of interest.

The takeaway

The recovery of the surveillance footage and the potential clues from the suspect's rare holster could be crucial in cracking the case of Nancy Guthrie's abduction. Identifying the suspect could help bring closure to the Guthrie family and the community, and demonstrates the importance of technological evidence in solving complex crimes.