Person Detained in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case

New Delhi, February 11, 2026: In a significant development in the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, authorities have detained a person for questioning. The move comes as the search for the mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie enters its second week, marked by intensified law enforcement activity and the release of new digital evidence.

Breakthrough in Tucson Investigation

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the FBI, detained an individual at a location south of Tucson, Arizona. While law enforcement officials have stressed that the person has not been charged and is currently being held only for questioning, the detention represents the first major lead in a case that has gripped the nation.

Reports indicate that the individual was taken into custody during a traffic stop. A law enforcement source confirmed that the person is not a member of the Guthrie family. Authorities are now reportedly making arrangements to search a location linked to this individual as they look for clues that could lead to Nancy’s whereabouts.

New Evidence: The Masked Intruder

The detention followed just hours after the FBI released harrowing new surveillance images and video footage recovered from “back-end systems” of Nancy Guthrie’s home security. The footage, which was previously inaccessible, shows an armed and masked subject outside the front door on the morning of the disappearance.

Key details from the footage include:

• A figure wearing a backpack, gloves, and a handgun holster.
• The subject appearing to tamper with the doorbell camera, using a hand and potted plants to block the lens.
• The timing aligns with the early morning hours of February 1, shortly after Nancy’s pacemaker app disconnected.

A Race Against Time

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, after a family dinner. She was reported missing the following morning when she failed to attend church. The investigation quickly turned from a missing person’s search to a criminal probe after blood found on her front porch was confirmed to match her DNA.

The case has been complicated by a series of ransom notes sent to local media outlets and TMZ, demanding millions in Bitcoin. While some demands have been dismissed as fraudulent, the FBI is treating the primary communication with gravity. The Guthrie family has made several emotional public pleas, with Savannah Guthrie stating, “We are at an hour of desperation,” and affirming the family’s willingness to pay for her mother’s safe return.

Current Status of Nancy Guthrie

Medical concerns remain a top priority for investigators. Nancy relies on a pacemaker and requires daily medication for cardiac issues and high blood pressure—medication that was left behind at her residence.

As the FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) and local SWAT units remain active in the Tucson area, officials continue to urge the public to come forward with any information. A $50,000 reward remains in place for information leading to Nancy’s recovery.