Police Search House Near Nancy Guthrie’s Home in Abduction Case

Police say they are carrying out a search at a house in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, linked to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old woman, mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her home on February 1, 2026, after evidence showed she was taken against her will. This latest activity comes nearly two weeks into the case, as authorities work to find her.

Background

Nancy Guthrie lives in a quiet neighborhood in the Catalina Foothills, just outside Tucson. She is 84 years old and the mother of three grown children, including Savannah Guthrie, who co-hosts the Today show on NBC. On the evening of January 31, 2026, Nancy went to her daughter Annie's house for dinner. Her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, dropped her off at her home around 9:50 p.m. The garage door closed, and that was the last time anyone saw her at the house that night.

The next morning, things started to go wrong. At 1:47 a.m. on February 1, her doorbell camera was disconnected by someone wearing a mask and gloves. Just after 2 a.m., motion sensors picked up activity outside. By 2:28 a.m., the app connected to her pacemaker stopped working, which meant her phone was no longer linked to it. Friends expected her at a church service livestream around 11 a.m., but she did not show up. Her family went to check on her at 11:56 a.m. and found the house empty. They called 911 at 12:03 p.m., and officers arrived 11 minutes later.

Sheriff Chris Nanos of Pima County soon said the evidence pointed to a crime. Blood found inside the home matched Nancy's. He made it clear she could not have left on her own because she had trouble walking even short distances. The case quickly turned into a full criminal investigation with help from the FBI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and search teams using dogs, drones, and planes.

Ransom notes turned up, asking for money in digital currency. The deadlines on those notes passed by February 9. On February 10, the FBI shared still photos from a video doorbell system. The images showed a masked person with a gun and a backpack near the house right when she went missing. The camera itself is gone, and police think the people who took her removed it.

Key Details

The investigation has moved fast. Early on, search teams looked everywhere around the neighborhood but found no sign of Nancy. They treated her house as a crime scene and brought in experts to check for fingerprints, DNA, and other clues. On February 10, they stopped a person in Rio Rico, about 60 miles south of Tucson. They searched his property and car, but let him go the next day after he cooperated and tests cleared him.

More recently, on Thursday, February 12, FBI agents put up a white tent at Nancy's front door. They took down a bracket that held the missing Nest camera. Tests found DNA at her property that does not belong to her or anyone close to her. That is a big lead.

Now, late Friday night, police announced activity at a house near East Orange Grove Road and North First Avenue. That spot is close to Nancy's $1 million home in the same neighborhood. Details on what they are doing there are limited, but it ties directly to her case.

Timeline of Events

Here is what happened step by step:

• January 31, 5:32 p.m.: Nancy takes an Uber to her daughter's for dinner.
• 9:48-9:50 p.m.: Family drops her off; garage door closes.
• February 1, 1:47 a.m.: Doorbell camera disconnected.
• 2:12 a.m.: Motion detected; armed person seen tampering with camera.
• 2:28 a.m.: Pacemaker app disconnects.
• 11:56 a.m.: Family finds house empty.
• 12:03 p.m.: 911 call made.

Police have asked neighbors within two miles to share any video from their cameras. They want footage from January 11 between 9 p.m. and midnight, the morning of January 31 from 9:30 to 11 a.m., and anything from January 1 to February 2 showing cars, people, or anything unusual. There is a website and an app for uploading clips.

"At this point, investigators believe she was taken from her home against her will, possibly in the middle of the night. Taken against her will includes possible kidnapping or abduction. She couldn't walk 50 yards by herself." – Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos

At least three people have been held for questioning so far, but all were released. The FBI has described the suspect as someone carrying a backpack and armed. No arrests have been made.

What This Means

This search at the nearby house could be a turning point. If they find evidence there, it might link directly to the person or people who took Nancy. The DNA discovery at her home means they have something to match against suspects. Neighborhood videos could show the car or faces involved.

Nancy's age and health make time critical. She relies on a pacemaker, and without her phone or medical help, her condition could worsen. Her family, including Savannah, has asked for prayers and tips from the public. Savannah came to Tucson early in the search and posted about her mom being a woman of faith.

The shift from search to crime scene shows police think this was planned. The masked intruder, missing camera, ransom notes, and now this house activity point to outsiders. Neighbors are on alert, sharing footage and watching for odd vehicles. The use of drones and federal help means resources are pouring in.

Sheriff Nanos has held briefings to update the public and plead for help. They are checking every lead, from Uber drivers to doorbell clips. The cryptocurrency demands suggest someone wants money, but no payments have been reported. As the search goes on at this new location, hope remains that Nancy will be found safe.

The case has drawn national attention because of Savannah Guthrie's profile. Tips are coming in from across the country. Police remind everyone that even small details, like a strange car on video, could crack it open. The investigation covers ground searches, forensics, and digital traces from the pacemaker and cameras.