Thirteen days have passed since the world learned of the chilling disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the investigation took an emotional and forensic turn as Savannah shared a never-before-seen home video of her mother, even as investigators erected a forensic tent outside the family’s Tucson home.
A Daughter’s Plea: “We Will Never Give Up”
The home video, posted to Savannah’s Instagram account, offers a rare, intimate look at the woman the nation has been praying for. The footage depicts a younger Nancy Guthrie alongside her children—Savannah, Annie, and Camron—during a sunny afternoon, laughing and smelling flowers. The nostalgia of the clip stands in stark contrast to the grim reality of the ongoing abduction investigation.
“Our lovely mom,” Savannah wrote in the caption, punctuated by a yellow heart. “We will never give up on her. Thank you for your prayers and hope.”
This latest post follows a series of increasingly desperate pleas from the Guthrie siblings. Earlier this week, Savannah appeared in a solo video, describing her family as being in an “hour of desperation.” She urged citizens nationwide, not just those in the Tucson area, to report anything suspicious, emphasizing that her mother requires critical daily medication to survive.
The Search: A Tent, A Glove, and 18,000 Tips
While the family leans on faith and memories, law enforcement is doubling down on physical evidence. On Thursday morning, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI agents erected a forensic tent directly outside Nancy’s front door in the Catalina Foothills.
This move follows a major development on Wednesday: the discovery of a pair of black gloves near the property. Surveillance footage previously released by the FBI showed a masked suspect wearing similar gloves while tampering with the home’s security cameras on the night of the disappearance. The recovered gloves have been sent for expedited DNA analysis to determine if they belong to the individual seen on camera.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office reported that they have now received over 18,000 tips from the public. Approximately 4,000 of those calls came in shortly after the release of doorbell camera footage showing the masked subject holding a flashlight in their mouth and using prairie brush to obscure the lens.
The Ransom and the Investigation
The search for Nancy Guthrie has been complicated by a series of “maniacal” ransom notes sent to media outlets, including TMZ and local Tucson affiliates. These notes demanded millions of dollars in Bitcoin.
- Ransom Deadlines: Two separate deadlines for payment have passed—the most recent being Monday at 7:00 PM ET.
- Proof of Life: Savannah and her siblings initially offered to pay the ransom but demanded “proof of life,” citing concerns over AI and deepfake technology. To date, no such proof has been provided by the alleged kidnappers.
- Recent Detentions: On Tuesday, a 27-year-old delivery driver was detained in Rio Rico, Arizona, but was later released after investigators determined he was not the individual in the surveillance footage.
The Timeline of Disappearance
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, when her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, dropped her off at her home after a family dinner. She was reported missing the following morning, February 1, when she failed to appear at her local church service.
Evidence at the scene has remained “gravely concerning.” Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that blood found on the doorstep was a match for Nancy. Investigators also discovered that her Nest doorbell camera was manually disconnected at 1:47 a.m. on the morning she vanished.
How You Can Help
The FBI has maintained a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery or the conviction of those responsible.
Important Information:
FBI Tip Line: 1-800-CALL-FBI
Local Authorities: (520)-882-7463
Subject Description: The person of interest was seen wearing a mask, a backpack, and what appeared to be a weapon on their belt.
Sources & Links
- CBS News: Savannah Guthrie shares video clips of her missing mom Nancy
- The Guardian: Savannah Guthrie vows to ‘never give up’ as calls pour in
- iHeartRadio: Savannah Guthrie Shares Emotional Video As Tent Set Up Outside Mom’s Home
- PBS NewsHour: Savannah Guthrie makes new video plea as ransom deadline nears
- Washington Post: Savannah Guthrie addresses mother’s apparent abductor
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