Savannah Guthrie's Mother Missing for 3 Weeks, FBI Releases Suspect Video

Authorities continue intensive search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, who disappeared from her Arizona home on January 31.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The search for Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, has entered its third week after she was reported missing from her Arizona home on February 1. Authorities have found her blood on the front porch and received purported ransom notes, but two deadlines have passed with no resolution. The FBI has released surveillance video of a masked suspect near Guthrie's home the night she vanished, and investigators have collected DNA evidence and searched the area extensively, but no arrests have been made.

Why it matters

The high-profile disappearance of a prominent TV personality's elderly mother has gripped the nation, raising concerns about her health and safety as the search continues. The case has also highlighted the challenges of investigating a potential kidnapping or homicide with limited evidence, as authorities work to identify the masked suspect and determine what happened to Nancy Guthrie.

The details

Investigators have gathered several key pieces of evidence in the case, including surveillance video of a masked suspect wearing a handgun holster outside Guthrie's home the night she vanished. Authorities have also collected DNA from the property that does not belong to Guthrie or those close to her, and found several gloves about 2 miles from her home that are being analyzed. The FBI has received over 13,000 tips since Guthrie was reported missing, while the local sheriff's department has taken at least 18,000 calls, but no arrests have been made so far.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Arizona home on January 31, 2026.
  • Guthrie was reported missing the following day, on February 1, 2026.
  • The FBI released surveillance video of a masked suspect on February 9, 2026, describing him as a man about 5 feet, 9 inches tall with a medium build.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who was reported missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026. Authorities have found her blood on the front porch and received purported ransom notes, but her whereabouts remain unknown.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the 'Today' show and Nancy Guthrie's daughter, who has been pleading for information and the public's help in the search for her mother.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, working closely with the FBI.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The federal law enforcement agency assisting in the investigation, including releasing surveillance video of a masked suspect and collecting over 13,000 tips.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.