Authorities Ramp Up Search for Missing 84-Year-Old Arizona Woman

No arrests made yet as investigators execute search warrant and tow vehicle near Nancy Guthrie's home

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Fourteen days after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home in Tucson, Arizona, investigators executed a late-night search warrant near her residence and towed a gray Range Rover from a nearby parking lot as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities say they have recovered DNA evidence and are analyzing a pair of gloves that may be connected to the case, but no arrests have been made and no one is currently in custody.

Why it matters

The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of prominent journalist Savannah Guthrie, has garnered national attention and sparked an intensive search by local and federal law enforcement. The case is now being investigated as a kidnapping, and authorities are offering a substantial reward in hopes of generating new leads that could help locate Guthrie or identify any suspects involved in her disappearance.

The details

On Friday night, the Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI executed a search warrant on a residential street about two miles from Guthrie's home, processing evidence at the scene for several hours before clearing the area. Later that night, deputies and FBI personnel were seen extensively photographing and towing away a late-model gray Range Rover from a nearby Culver's parking lot, though authorities have not confirmed whether the vehicle is directly tied to Guthrie's disappearance. Investigators have also recovered DNA evidence from Guthrie's property that does not belong to anyone in close contact with her, as well as a pair of gloves found about two miles from her home that resemble those worn by a masked man captured in doorbell camera footage released earlier in the investigation.

  • Nancy Guthrie disappeared on February 1, 2026.
  • On February 14, 2026, authorities executed a late-night search warrant near Guthrie's residence and towed a gray Range Rover from a nearby parking lot.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026. The case is now being investigated as a kidnapping.

Savannah Guthrie

The daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who is a prominent journalist and television host.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff, who has been providing updates on the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The federal law enforcement agency that is assisting local authorities in the investigation and has increased the reward for information to up to $100,000.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“We will continue this search”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff (wabcradio.com)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in missing persons investigations, especially when dealing with a high-profile victim like Nancy Guthrie. The intensive search and use of advanced forensic techniques demonstrate the commitment to finding answers, but the lack of arrests so far underscores the complexity of the case.