Authorities Investigate Possible Second Suspect in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Pima County Sheriff's Department says they are not ruling out additional involvement in the high-profile kidnapping case.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 9:24pm

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The Pima County Sheriff's Department has confirmed that they are investigating the possibility of a second suspect in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie. While authorities initially focused on a masked intruder seen on Guthrie's doorbell camera, they are now not ruling out that there may have been additional involvement. The FBI has also kept open the possibility of more than one 'person of interest' in the case.

Why it matters

The Nancy Guthrie disappearance has garnered national attention, and the potential involvement of multiple suspects raises new questions about the circumstances surrounding her abduction and the ongoing investigation. Identifying all parties involved is crucial to solving the high-profile case and providing answers for Savannah Guthrie and her family.

The details

Authorities have released conflicting information about the number of suspects they are investigating. Initially, the Pima County Sheriff's Department suggested the masked intruder seen on Guthrie's doorbell camera was the sole perpetrator. However, the department has now acknowledged they are not ruling out the possibility of additional involvement. A separate still image from the same camera also shows a man without a backpack or holster, sparking speculation he could be a different suspect. Retired Las Vegas lieutenant Randy Sutton believes the smashed floodlights at the rear of Guthrie's home indicate multiple suspects may have been involved to avoid being silhouetted.

  • On February 1, 2026, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
  • On February 17, 2026, the Pima County Sheriff's Department released doorbell camera footage showing a masked, armed intruder approaching Guthrie's home.
  • On February 20, 2026, the Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed they are not ruling out the possibility of a second suspect in Guthrie's disappearance.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026. She is the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the 'Today' show and the daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who went missing on February 1, 2026.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who initially stated the masked intruder seen on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera was the 'primary suspect' and 'likely perpetrator' in her disappearance.

Kash Patel

The FBI Director who previously said the agency was investigating more than one 'person of interest' in the Nancy Guthrie case.

Randy Sutton

A retired Las Vegas lieutenant who believes the smashed floodlights at the rear of Nancy Guthrie's home indicate multiple suspects may have been involved in her abduction.

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What they’re saying

“You would break those floodlights so as not to be silhouetted. It's a common thing. I think that the individual at the front of the house was accompanied by somebody who made entry at the rear of the house, and there was probably a driver involved. It would be very unwieldy to have just one person.”

— Randy Sutton, Retired Las Vegas Lieutenant (Fox News Digital)

What’s next

The Pima County Sheriff's Department has not provided a timeline for when they expect to identify any potential second suspect in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. The investigation remains ongoing.

The takeaway

The possibility of multiple suspects in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case adds new layers of complexity to the high-profile investigation. Authorities must work diligently to identify all parties involved in order to provide answers and justice for the Guthrie family.