FBI Releases Images in Search for Missing Nancy Guthrie
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released images of a masked individual in the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie. Officials are actively seeking to identify the person, who they claim was armed, nearly a week after the 84-year-old woman disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
Family’s Appeal and New Evidence
On Tuesday, Savannah Guthrie stated that her family remains hopeful Nancy Guthrie is still alive and issued a fresh appeal for anyone with information. The woman was last seen on 31 January, vanishing during the middle of the night. Authorities believe she was taken against her will.
“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,” said FBI Director Kash Patel in a statement on X. He noted that authorities had been working to recover images from the home surveillance system, which “may have been lost, corrupted, or inaccessible due to a variety of factors—including the removal of recording devices.”
Officials also shared two short videos depicting the person approaching Nancy Guthrie’s front door, checking the camera, and then using vegetation from the ground to cover the camera lens. Savannah Guthrie posted the new video on Instagram, emphasizing the family’s belief that the individual might be recognized.
“Someone out there recognizes this person,” she said on Tuesday. “We believe she is still out there. Bring her home.”
This marks the first significant development in a case that has captured national attention. On Monday, police had not yet identified any suspects or vehicles linked to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, the same day Savannah Guthrie released another video appeal.
Savannah Guthrie’s family has released four video appeals in recent days, with one indicating they would offer a reward for their mother’s safe return. Law enforcement highlighted that Nancy Guthrie requires daily medication and has limited mobility.
The FBI is offering a $50,000 (£36,000) reward for information related to the case. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that President Donald Trump had reviewed the footage and urged anyone with clues to contact authorities.
“The prayers of this entire White House are with Savannah and her family at this time,” said Karoline Leavitt. “We hope this person is found soon and her mother is brought home safely.”
Last week, Pima County officials revealed the home’s doorbell camera was disconnected at 01:47 local time. The camera’s software had detected motion shortly afterward at 02:12. At 02:28, the app on Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker, an implanted cardiac device, also disconnected from her phone.
Authorities have confirmed blood found on Nancy Guthrie’s porch was hers. They are also taking seriously an email containing a ransom note sent to U.S. media outlets.
