Search Intensifies for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, Nancy Guthrie
Tucson, Arizona – Law enforcement investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, secured a road near Guthrie’s Arizona home late Friday night. A procession of sheriff and FBI vehicles, including forensic vans, passed through the roadblock located approximately 2 miles from the residence.
Authorities also marked and towed a Range Rover SUV from the parking lot of a Culver’s restaurant, just over 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home. This action occurred as the Pima County Sheriff’s Department closed a road just north of the Guthrie property.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Saturday that a federal warrant was executed Friday at Guthrie’s home as part of the investigation, stemming from a new lead. No arrests have been made.
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The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s deputies examine evidence from a recent gray Range Rover SUV as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, near a Culver’s restaurant in Tucson, Arizona, February 13, 2026.
A traffic stop was also conducted and while one individual was questioned, no arrests were made, according to the sheriff’s department.
No further information was released Saturday.
Abduction Investigation Continues
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on February 1st. Authorities have stated that her blood was found under the porch of her Tucson-area home. Purported ransom notes were sent to media outlets, but both payment deadlines have passed.
Authorities have expressed concern for Guthrie’s health, as she requires daily treatment. She reportedly has a pacemaker and suffers from hypertension and heart problems, according to a police recording shared on broadcastify.com.
Investigators have reviewed surveillance videos, sifted through thousands of leads, and submitted DNA and other evidence for laboratory analysis.
The FBI stated it has collected over 13,000 pieces of information since February 1st, the day Guthrie’s disappearance was reported. The sheriff’s department has received at least 18,000 calls.
On Tuesday, authorities released images showing an armed, masked individual at Guthrie’s door the night she was abducted. The videos, totaling less than a minute, provided investigators and the public with their first glimpse of the person who was at the home.
Experts believe the video may contain a multitude of clues.
Ongoing Search Efforts
The investigation remains active, with investigators “actively working a lead,” according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. DNA not belonging to Nancy Guthrie or those close to her was collected from her residence and is being analyzed.
The FBI released a physical description of a male suspect: approximately 5’9” to 5’10” with an average build.
Contributing to this report were Associated Press journalists Audrey McAvoy in Honolulu and Freida Frisaro in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest update in the Nancy Guthrie case?
Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Guthrie’s home and secured a road near her residence. A vehicle was towed from a nearby restaurant, and a person was questioned during a traffic stop, but no arrests have been made.
Has Nancy Guthrie been found?
No, Nancy Guthrie has not been found as of February 14, 2026.
What is the status of the ransom notes?
Purported ransom notes were sent to the media, but the payment deadlines have passed.
What health concerns does Nancy Guthrie have?
She reportedly has a pacemaker and suffers from hypertension and heart problems.
