FBI Conducts Final Sweep of Nancy Guthrie's Home as Investigation Stalls

Authorities have yet to identify any suspects 25 days after the 84-year-old's disappearance from her Tucson home.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Federal agents returned to Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home on Wednesday for what sources described as one last sweep for evidence, signaling the investigation into the 84-year-old's disappearance has stalled with no suspects identified after 25 days. Guthrie was reported missing on February 1 after she didn't show up at church, and security footage captured a masked man loitering on her doorstep the night police believe she was kidnapped.

Why it matters

The lack of progress in the investigation and the FBI's final sweep of Guthrie's home raise concerns about the case going cold, despite the massive law enforcement resources committed to it. The disappearance of an elderly woman from her own home in a quiet neighborhood under seemingly premeditated circumstances has left the public and Guthrie's family seeking answers.

The details

Authorities have yet to identify any suspects in Guthrie's disappearance, despite traces of blood found in her home and security footage showing a masked figure trying to cover up a doorbell camera the night she went missing. Neighbors also reported seeing a suspicious young man lingering in the area in the weeks prior. However, these leads have apparently not panned out, and the investigation is now transitioning to a smaller long-term task force model.

  • Guthrie was reported missing on February 1 after she didn't show up at church.
  • Security footage captured a masked man loitering on her doorstep the night police believe she was kidnapped.
  • The FBI conducted a final sweep of Guthrie's home on Wednesday, February 26.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who went missing from her Tucson home on February 1.

Savannah Guthrie

The daughter of Nancy Guthrie and a host on the 'Today' show.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who warned the investigation could take up to a year to analyze all the evidence collected.

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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)

What’s next

The Pima County Sheriff's Department told The Post that 300 to 400 personnel remain assigned to the case and that staffing levels were the same as when the investigation began. Sheriff Nanos warned that it could take up to 'a year' to analyze all the evidence collected.

The takeaway

The lack of progress in the Nancy Guthrie investigation, despite the massive law enforcement resources committed to it, raises concerns about the case going cold and the family's and public's need for answers. The transition to a long-term task force model signals a shift from an urgent, high-profile investigation to a more drawn-out, less visible process, which could further compound the difficulty in solving the case.