Search intensifies for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother as police test key evidence
TOI GLOBAL | Feb 13, 2026, 21:39 IST
Police and federal investigators are intensifying the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, after confirming a kidnapping and testing newly recovered gloves for DNA evidence. Surveillance footage of a masked suspect and a growing number of public tips continue to shape the investigation as authorities pursue leads and urge community assistance.
Authorities in Arizona are escalating efforts to locate Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Savannah Guthrie, as investigators analyze newly recovered evidence and pursue a confirmed suspect in what federal officials have classified as a kidnapping.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her home outside Tucson in the early hours of Feb. 1. Nearly two weeks later, law enforcement agencies say the search remains active and complex, with forensic testing and public tips shaping the next phase of the investigation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for her disappearance.
Investigators recently recovered multiple black gloves in areas surrounding Guthrie’s residence, some found miles away in the Catalina Foothills. According to Chris Nanos, sheriff of Pima County Sheriff's Department, “quite a number” of gloves have been submitted for DNA testing, though officials have not yet determined their evidentiary value. The sheriff emphasized that local authorities and federal agents continue to work in close coordination despite outside reports suggesting friction between agencies.
The FBI has also released surveillance images and video captured from a doorbell camera at Guthrie’s home, showing a masked individual wearing gloves, carrying a backpack and appearing to tamper with the device. Officials described the individual as a man approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. The bureau has received more than 13,000 public tips since distributing the images and continues to encourage additional information from the public.
Federal investigators, led by Kash Patel, characterized the individual seen in the footage as armed and moving deliberately around the property before Guthrie vanished. Authorities believe she was taken against her will, though no arrests have been announced and no press briefings are currently scheduled.
The case has drawn national attention not only because of the disturbing circumstances but also due to Savannah Guthrie’s public role as co-anchor of NBC’s morning news program. In recent days, she shared a personal family video and message of hope, vowing that her family would “never give up” on finding her mother. The emotional appeal has amplified public awareness and fueled continued tip submissions to investigators.
Law enforcement officials stress that time remains critical in missing-person and kidnapping cases, particularly involving elderly victims. While forensic testing and surveillance analysis proceed, investigators say community cooperation could prove decisive.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact federal or local authorities as the search continues. For Guthrie’s family and the broader public following the case, the priority remains unchanged: bringing Nancy Guthrie home safely.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her home outside Tucson in the early hours of Feb. 1. Nearly two weeks later, law enforcement agencies say the search remains active and complex, with forensic testing and public tips shaping the next phase of the investigation. The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for her disappearance.
Investigators recently recovered multiple black gloves in areas surrounding Guthrie’s residence, some found miles away in the Catalina Foothills. According to Chris Nanos, sheriff of Pima County Sheriff's Department, “quite a number” of gloves have been submitted for DNA testing, though officials have not yet determined their evidentiary value. The sheriff emphasized that local authorities and federal agents continue to work in close coordination despite outside reports suggesting friction between agencies.
The FBI has also released surveillance images and video captured from a doorbell camera at Guthrie’s home, showing a masked individual wearing gloves, carrying a backpack and appearing to tamper with the device. Officials described the individual as a man approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. The bureau has received more than 13,000 public tips since distributing the images and continues to encourage additional information from the public.
Federal investigators, led by Kash Patel, characterized the individual seen in the footage as armed and moving deliberately around the property before Guthrie vanished. Authorities believe she was taken against her will, though no arrests have been announced and no press briefings are currently scheduled.
The case has drawn national attention not only because of the disturbing circumstances but also due to Savannah Guthrie’s public role as co-anchor of NBC’s morning news program. In recent days, she shared a personal family video and message of hope, vowing that her family would “never give up” on finding her mother. The emotional appeal has amplified public awareness and fueled continued tip submissions to investigators.
Law enforcement officials stress that time remains critical in missing-person and kidnapping cases, particularly involving elderly victims. While forensic testing and surveillance analysis proceed, investigators say community cooperation could prove decisive.
Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact federal or local authorities as the search continues. For Guthrie’s family and the broader public following the case, the priority remains unchanged: bringing Nancy Guthrie home safely.