Trending Now - K-9 Officer Challenges Sheriff's Choices Amid Guthrie Abduction Case
WHO:
Nancy Guthrie, 84 years old, mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie
Savannah Guthrie, anchor of "Today"
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos
Lance Leising, retired FBI supervisory special agent
Michael Gould, retired K-9 officer with the NYPD and Nassau County Police Department
FBI
WHAT:
Investigators are focusing on two key dates: January 11 and January 24, 2026, for surveillance footage related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated, "We believe we know why he did this, and we believe that it was targeted," but added, "we're not 100 percent sure of that."
Sheriff Nanos indicated that the investigation is being treated as a life and death situation due to the nature of the case.
A neighbor reported seeing a "suspicious vehicle" on Via Entrada around 10 a.m. on January 31, 2026.
The masked suspect was seen wearing a 25-liter, black Ozark Trail backpack and appears to have a holstered pistol near his groin.
Savannah Guthrie stated, "I wanted you to know that I'm still standing, and I still have hope, and I'm still me," during her return to the "Today" studio on March 5, 2026.
Additional images from surveillance cameras at Nancy Guthrie's home were obtained in the last couple of weeks, capturing family members, landscapers, and pool workers, but no suspicious activity was noted.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that the unknown suspect "could strike again" and emphasized the need for the public to remain vigilant.
Savannah Guthrie expressed her hope for her mother's return, stating, "I wanted you to know that I'm still standing, and I still have hope, and I'm still me."
The FBI has set a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery or the arrest of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing for 45 days as of March 17, 2026
Investigators are focusing on two key dates: January 11 and January 24, 2026
A $1 million reward was announced by the Guthrie family for information leading to Nancy's recovery
Over 1,500 potential leads have been received by the FBI
A combined reward of more than $1.2 million is available for information leading to Guthrie's recovery
DNA recovered from the scene is still being analyzed
The Pima County Sheriff's Department has recovered new evidence, including gloves
The FBI released the first photos and videos of Guthrie's alleged kidnapper on February 10, 2026
The suspect is described as standing between 5 feet, 9 inches and 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a medium build
Two men were briefly detained in connection with the case but were released without charges
WHERE:
Tucson, Arizona, specifically the Catalina Foothills neighborhood
Nancy Guthrie's home, declared a crime scene
Locations within a two-mile radius of Nancy's residence
WHEN:
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026
Nancy Guthrie was declared missing on February 1, 2026
The investigation has been ongoing for over 40 days as of March 17, 2026
The pacemaker of Nancy Guthrie last synced with her Apple devices around 2:30 a.m. on February 1, 2026
The FBI released images of the suspect on February 10, 2026
WHY:
Sheriff Chris Nanos indicated that they believe the abduction was targeted but did not disclose specific motives to the public.
Sheriff Chris Nanos indicated that the suspect's actions may have been targeted
The investigation is being treated as a life and death situation due to the nature of the case
HOW:
The Pima County Sheriff's Department has asked neighbors within a two-mile radius of Nancy's residence to submit video footage from January 1, 2026, to February 2, 2026.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department does not have its own cadaver dogs and had borrowed K-9s from the local Border Patrol office earlier in the investigation but are no longer deploying them.
Investigators are analyzing DNA using forensic genetic genealogy
Authorities are asking neighbors to submit video footage from January 1, 2026, to February 2, 2026
The Pima County Sheriff's Department borrowed K-9s from the local Border Patrol office for initial searches
(UPDATED March 18, 2026 17:21 UTC)
Investigators are focusing on two key dates, January 11 and January 24, 2026, as they search for surveillance footage related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has stated that the investigation is being treated as a life and death situation, and while he believes the incident was targeted, he admits they are not completely certain. The Sheriff's Department is asking neighbors within a two-mile radius of Nancy's home to submit any video footage they may have from January 1 to February 2, 2026.
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(UPDATED March 18, 2026 05:29 UTC)
In the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, additional surveillance images from her home have been reviewed, showing family members and workers, but no signs of suspicious activity were found. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos warned that the unknown suspect "could strike again," urging the public to stay alert, while the FBI has announced a reward of up to $50,000 for information that could lead to her recovery or the arrest of those involved. Savannah Guthrie shared her hope for her mother's return, stating, "I wanted you to know that I'm still standing, and I still have hope, and I'm still me," as the search continues without the deployment of cadaver dogs, which had been borrowed from the Border Patrol earlier in the investigation.
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(UPDATED March 18, 2026 01:30 UTC)
In a troubling development, Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 45 days, with investigators focusing on two key dates in January. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has declared her home in Tucson a crime scene and recovered new evidence, while the FBI is analyzing DNA and has received over 1,500 potential leads, offering a combined reward of more than $1.2 million for information leading to her recovery. Authorities are treating the investigation as a life and death situation, as they continue to seek video footage from neighbors and have released images of a suspect described as standing between 5 feet, 9 inches and 5 feet, 10 inches tall.