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Savannah Today
By the People, for the People
Authorities Believe Nancy Guthrie's Kidnapping May Have Been Botched Burglary
Investigators reportedly think the abduction stemmed from a home invasion gone wrong.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Authorities now believe the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, may have been the result of a botched burglary rather than a carefully planned abduction. An inside source told AZFamily that investigators think Nancy could still be alive, and DNA evidence from a glove found at the scene has been sent to the FBI's CODIS database in hopes of identifying a match.
Why it matters
This new development in the high-profile case provides a potential explanation for the abduction and raises hopes that Nancy Guthrie may still be found alive. The case has garnered national attention, and any progress in the investigation is significant for the family and the community.
The details
According to the report, authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted during a botched home invasion, rather than a targeted kidnapping. Investigators recovered DNA evidence from a glove found at the scene that they believe may belong to the perpetrator. The FBI plans to run the DNA profile through its CODIS database to try to identify a match. Meanwhile, Savannah Guthrie has continued to make emotional pleas on social media for her mother's safe return, and authorities have yet to identify the source of the ransom notes sent to media outlets.
- On February 1, Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in Savannah, Georgia.
- On Sunday night, Savannah Guthrie shared another emotional plea on Instagram for her mother's safe return.
The players
Nancy Guthrie
The mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her home in Savannah, Georgia.
Savannah Guthrie
A news anchor whose mother, Nancy Guthrie, was recently abducted from their home in Savannah, Georgia.
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is assisting in the investigation and has recovered DNA evidence from the scene.
What’s next
The FBI plans to run the DNA profile from the glove through its CODIS database in hopes of identifying a match tied to a convicted offender.
The takeaway
This new development in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case provides a potential explanation for the abduction and raises hopes that she may still be found alive. However, the investigation is still ongoing, and authorities have yet to identify any suspects or the source of the ransom notes sent to media outlets.
