The FBI has released new surveillance images and video footage showing a masked, armed individual who appears to have tampered with a doorbell camera outside the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie. The materials, made public on February 10, 2026, represent a key development in the ongoing investigation into her disappearance, which authorities are treating as a kidnapping.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, after family members drove her back to her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona, following dinner at another daughter’s house. Her garage door opened around 9:48 p.m. and closed roughly two minutes later. The next morning, at about 2:12 a.m., her Nest doorbell camera detected movement. Shortly after, around 2:27 a.m., a heart pacemaker monitoring app was removed from her phone. When she failed to appear at church later that day, her family reported her missing.
Guthrie is described as a vulnerable adult due to mobility issues, her reliance on a pacemaker, and the need for daily heart medication. All her personal belongings, including her wallet and vehicle, remained at the home, supporting the conclusion that she was taken against her will.
The newly released footage, recovered from residual backend data after collaboration with private sector partners like Google (Nest’s owner), shows a person in a mask approaching the front door and reaching near the camera, seemingly to disable it. FBI Director Kash Patel explained that the material had been inaccessible due to factors such as removed recording devices, lost or corrupted files. “Working with our partners—as of this morning, law enforcement has uncovered these previously inaccessible new images showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance,” Patel stated on social media.
Savannah Guthrie shared the images on Instagram, writing, “Someone out there recognizes this person. We believe she is still out there. Bring her home.” In earlier family videos, including one from February 7, she expressed readiness to pay a demanded ransom to secure her mother’s safe return, stating, “We received your message… This is the only way we will have peace.” However, the FBI has stated it is not aware of any direct communication between the family and suspected kidnappers.
Ransom notes, reportedly demanding millions of dollars (potentially in Bitcoin), were sent to multiple news outlets with deadlines that passed on February 5 and February 9. Authorities have not confirmed the notes’ authenticity or linked them definitively to the abductor.
The FBI, working alongside the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, announced a $50,000 reward on February 5 for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Anyone with tips is urged to contact the FBI.
On February 10, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department reported detaining a person for questioning following a traffic stop south of Tucson. Officials have not disclosed the individual’s identity, how they may connect to the case, or whether they match the masked figure in the footage. The investigation continues, with searches at related locations.
The White House has expressed support, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt noting that prayers are with the family and hope for a safe resolution. The case has drawn widespread attention due to its high-profile nature and the vulnerable victim’s circumstances.
The public is encouraged to provide any information to authorities to help bring Nancy Guthrie home safely.