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February 14, 2026 — February 16, 2026
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Timeline: The Search for Nancy Guthrie Over 17 Days
Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of NBC Today show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home on January 31, 2026. This timeline tracks the intense investigation involving local police, FBI, and SWAT teams as they gathered evidence including surveillance footage, DNA samples, and ransom notes in their effort to locate her and identify suspects.
11 events · 3 days · 30 source articles
Sat, Jan 31, 2026
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Nancy Guthrie last seen at her Tucson home
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Arizona home on January 31 after family members dropped her off following dinner. She would be reported missing the next day when family returned to check on her.
Sun, Feb 1, 2026
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Nancy Guthrie reported missing, blood found on porch
Family reported Nancy Guthrie missing on February 1. Authorities discovered her blood on the front porch, leading them to believe she was taken against her will. Concerns immediately arose about her health, as she requires daily medication and has a pacemaker, high blood pressure, and heart issues.
Sun, Feb 1, 2026
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Surveillance footage captures masked suspect at Guthrie's door
Doorbell camera footage recorded a masked person wearing a ski mask, long pants, jacket, backpack, and handgun holster outside Nancy Guthrie's front door the night she vanished. The FBI would later release this video to the public.
Tue, Feb 3, 2026
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Purported ransom notes sent to news outlets
Ransom notes were sent to news outlets with payment demands, though specific details were not publicly disclosed. Two separate deadlines for ransom payment would eventually pass without resolution.
Thu, Feb 12, 2026
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Unknown DNA discovered at Guthrie's residence
Local officials announced that investigators had found DNA at Nancy Guthrie's address that did not belong to her or anyone close to her, providing the first potential forensic link to a suspect.
Sat, Feb 14, 2026
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SWAT operation conducted two miles from Guthrie's home
Armed police teams and SWAT units carried out law enforcement activity at a residence about two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home. Three people were detained late Friday during this operation, with sheriff's vehicles blocking roads in the area.
Sun, Feb 15, 2026
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Glove discovered in field near Guthrie's home
Investigators found a single glove in a field beside a road approximately two miles from Nancy Guthrie's home. The glove appeared to match those worn by the masked suspect captured on surveillance footage.
Sun, Feb 15, 2026
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DNA recovered from glove, preliminary results obtained
The FBI announced that DNA was recovered from the discarded glove and preliminary test results were received on Saturday. The agency stated it was awaiting quality control and official confirmation before entering an 'unknown male profile' into its database for comparison.
Mon, Feb 16, 2026
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Investigation enters third week as evidence accumulates
As the search for Nancy Guthrie entered its third week, law enforcement continued gathering potential evidence. Authorities remained concerned about her health given her need for vital daily medicine and existing medical conditions.
Mon, Feb 16, 2026
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Suspect's backpack identified as Walmart-exclusive brand
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos announced that investigators identified the backpack worn by the suspect in surveillance footage as being sold exclusively at Walmart stores. Investigators began consulting with Walmart management to develop leads based on this discovery.
Mon, Feb 16, 2026
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Guthrie family cleared as suspects in abduction
Sheriff Chris Nanos issued a statement clarifying that Nancy Guthrie's family, including all siblings and spouses, had been cleared as possible suspects. He emphasized that the family had been cooperative and gracious throughout the investigation, stating 'The Guthrie family are victims plain and simple.'
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