Police Detain Suspects Near Nancy Guthrie's Home, but No Arrests Made

Authorities search home and tow vehicle as investigation into Guthrie's disappearance continues

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Police in Tucson, Arizona detained several people and searched a home near the residence of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie. However, the Pima County Sheriff's Department stated that no arrests have been made in connection with Guthrie's disappearance on February 1st.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered national attention, and the latest developments suggest that authorities are actively pursuing leads in the case. The tensions between the local sheriff's department and the FBI over the handling of evidence add an additional layer of complexity to the investigation.

The details

On Friday night, police detained at least three people and towed a Range Rover from a Culver's parking lot near Guthrie's home. Earlier, a local SWAT team and the FBI had executed a search warrant at a Tucson home about 2 miles from Guthrie's residence. However, the sheriff's department later stated that no arrests had been made, and no one was in custody in connection with Guthrie's disappearance.

  • On February 1st, Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
  • On February 11th, police detained several people and searched a home near Guthrie's residence.
  • On February 12th, the Pima County Sheriff's Department stated that no arrests had been made in the case.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The missing mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, whose disappearance from her Tucson home on February 1st has garnered national attention.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the Today show, whose mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson home on February 1st.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff, who has pushed back on suggestions that his department is blocking the FBI from accessing key evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case.

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What they’re saying

“Not even close to the truth.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff (KVOA)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspects detained on February 11th to be released on bail.

The takeaway

The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance continues to evolve, with authorities pursuing multiple leads and facing potential tensions between local and federal law enforcement. The case highlights the challenges of high-profile missing persons investigations and the need for coordinated efforts to ensure justice is served.