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BREAKING: Person of Interest Named in Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Disappearance – What They Found Shocks Everyone
Arizona authorities have announced a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Investigators have identified a person of interest whom they believe may be linked to what is now classified as a suspected abduction (or kidnapping) from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona.The individual was detained briefly during a traffic stop on Friday evening (February 13, 2026) near a fast-food restaurant at 1st Avenue and River Road in Tucson. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that this person—described as cooperative—was their designated “person of interest” in the case. Following questioning and related searches (including a property in Rio Rico, south of Tucson, and a gray Range Rover SUV that was towed for forensic examination), the man was released without charges. No one remains in custody, and authorities stressed that being named a person of interest does not equate to guilt or formal suspicion at this stage—the investigation is active and multifaceted.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home on the evening of January 31, 2026. She failed to attend church the next morning (February 1), prompting family to report her missing. Evidence—including doorbell camera footage released by the FBI showing a masked, armed individual (approximately 5’9″–5’10”, average build, wearing a black Ozark Trail backpack, black gloves, and a holstered weapon) who attempted to obscure the camera—strongly indicates she was taken against her will in the early hours of February 1. Investigators believe the incident may have begun as an intended burglary that escalated, though they continue to explore all possibilities.The multi-agency effort (led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, with heavy FBI involvement) remains intensive: teams are poring over surveillance video from the area, analyzing forensic evidence (including DNA from a glove recovered near the home that appears to match one worn by the suspect in the doorbell video), reviewing digital records/phone data, examining witness statements, and following up on thousands of tips to the dedicated hotline. The FBI has increased its reward to $100,000 for information leading to her location or an arrest, and Savannah Guthrie has made repeated emotional public pleas, including a recent video urging anyone involved to “do the right thing” and release her mother, emphasizing that “it’s never too late.”
As of mid-February 2026, more than two weeks into the search, Nancy Guthrie has not been located, but officials and insiders express cautious optimism that she may still be alive based on emerging leads and the nature of the evidence. The case has drawn nationwide attention due to Savannah Guthrie’s prominence, with ongoing searches, canvassing, and forensic work continuing unabated.Shared for informational and educational purposes only—this is a developing, sensitive active investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Pima County Sheriff’s tip line or the FBI directly. Respect privacy and avoid speculation that could interfere with the case.Sources/Credits: Pima County Sheriff’s Department statements; FBI Phoenix Field Office releases (including doorbell footage and suspect descriptions); interviews with Sheriff Chris Nanos (via FOX 10 Phoenix, Fox News, KOLD 13 News, Arizona’s Family); coverage from CNN, NBC News, BBC, NewsNation, New York Times, and related outlets (February 2026 updates).
