TUCSON, Ariz. – In a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the FBI on Tuesday released the first surveillance images and video of a potential suspect. The footage, recovered through advanced digital forensics, depicts a masked and armed individual at the front door of Guthrie’s Tucson home on the morning she vanished.
This viceo is a compilation of the two videos and 6 pictures released by the FBI
The Forensic Breakthrough
The images were shared on social media by FBI Director Kash Patel, who explained that the footage was not initially available because recording equipment had been removed from the residence. “The video was recovered from residual data located in backend systems,” Patel stated.
The high-resolution stills and video clips show a person wearing a backpack, long sleeves, and pants. In a chilling sequence, the individual is seen using a gloved hand to attempt to cover a doorbell camera before ultimately using potted plants to block its field of view. Most notably, investigators pointed out what appears to be a handgun holster at the subject’s waist, leading authorities to classify the person as an “armed individual.”
The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026. After attending a family dinner, she was dropped off at her home at approximately 9:48 p.m. Law enforcement records indicate that her doorbell camera was manually disconnected at 1:47 a.m. the following morning.
The urgency of the search is compounded by Nancy’s health. She relies on daily medication for high blood pressure and heart issues and has a pacemaker. DNA testing has already confirmed that blood found on her front porch belongs to her, reinforcing the FBI’s belief that she was taken against her will.
Savannah Guthrie’s Plea
Following the release of the images, Savannah Guthrie took to Instagram to share the photos with her followers, urging the public to help identify the masked figure. Her comment, reflecting the family’s “hour of desperation,” was both a plea for information and a message of hope.
“We believe she is still alive. Bring her home,” Savannah wrote, providing the official tip lines for the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
Earlier in the week, Savannah and her siblings, Annie and Camron, released a video message addressed to potential captors. In that statement, Savannah expressed a willingness to cooperate to ensure her mother’s safety, saying, “This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
Investigation Status
Despite the new visual evidence, the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department have yet to name a specific person of interest or suspect. A $50,000 reward remains active for any information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s location.
The FBI has set up a 24-hour command post and is utilizing digital billboards across Arizona, Texas, California, and New Mexico to circulate the suspect’s description. Federal authorities are also investigating a series of purported ransom letters sent to news outlets, though their authenticity remains unconfirmed.
Sources and Links
- CBC News: FBI releases 1st surveillance images in Nancy Guthrie search, showing masked individual
- The Spokesman-Review: FBI releases photos of possible Nancy Guthrie kidnapping suspect
- WUSF Public Media: FBI releases photos and video of potential suspect in Guthrie disappearance
- East Idaho News: FBI says it’s unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom’s suspected kidnappers
- Associated Press via Sentinel Colorado: FBI says it’s unaware of Savannah Guthrie talking with her mom’s suspected kidnappers
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