Police have released surveillance footage of a masked and “armed” individual at the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Police believe Nancy, who was last seen at her Arizona home on January 31, was abducted. The photos and videos released Tuesday show “an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie's front door the morning of her disappearance,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.
Savannah shared the new photos and videos on her Instagram account. “We believe she is still alive. Bring her home,” she wrote.
The FBI has said it’s investigating reports of a ransom note sent to media outlets, which listed two deadlines that have since passed: Thursday, February 5 and Monday, February 9. Local CNN affiliate KGUN reports it received a ransom note demanding $6 million by Monday.
The FBI is “not aware of any continued communication” between the Guthrie family and suspected kidnappers, the agency said Monday.
Key Points
- Police release photos of 'armed' suspect at Nancy Guthrie's front door
- FBI releases surveillance video of masked, 'armed' individual
- President Donald Trump has reviewed new surveillance video
- FBI says it's investigating ransom note
Photos of 'armed' suspect released
18:08 , Katie HawkinsonThe Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI have released several photos of a masked, “armed” individual, who appeared to have “tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance.”
See the full photos below:
Timeline of Guthrie siblings' video messages to their mother's purported abductors and the public
22:39 , Katie HawkinsonSavannah Guthrie and her siblings have been outspoken about their mother’s disappearance over the last ten days.
Read more about the timeline of their video messages as the search continues:
Timeline of Guthrie siblings' video messages to their mother's purported abductors and the public
Sheriff's department sees uptick in calls
22:22 , Katie HawkinsonThe Pima County Sheriff’s Department told CNN they’ve been receiving an influx of calls since sharing new footage of a masked individual at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning she was abducted.
This comes after the agency asked the public to keep 911 lines open “for situations requiring immediate assistance.”
“We respectfully ask that only actionable tips be submitted through one of the following channels: 1-800-CALL-FBI, 88-CRIME, 520-351-4900, or tips.fbi.gov,” the agency said.
What has the Guthrie family said about their mother's disappearance?
21:59 , Katie HawkinsonSavannah Guthrie and her siblings have shared multiple videos on social media over the last ten days as the search continues for their mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Savannah, along with her sister Annie Guthrie and brother Camron Guthrie, shared their first video via Instagram on Wednesday.
“We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us,” Savannah said in the video.
The next day, Camron shared his own video asking for his mother’s potential kidnapper to reach out.
The siblings then posted another brief video Friday evening.
“We received your message and we understand,” Savannah said in the video. “We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace.”
Now, Savannah has shared the new surveillance footage of the masked individual at her mother’s front door the morning she disappeared.
“Someone out there recognizes this person. We believe she is still out there. Bring her home,” she wrote on Instagram.
Police canvassed Annie Guthrie's neighborhood today: report
21:35 , Katie HawkinsonPolice canvassed Annie Guthrie’s neighborhood today as the search continues for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, CNN reports.
Annie has appeared alongside her siblings, Savannah Guthrie and Camron Guthrie, in videos about their mother’s disappearance over the last week.
After a year in Trump admin, Dan Bongino returns to Fox News to cover Nancy Guthrie case
21:15 , Joe SommerladFormer FBI deputy director Dan Bongino has returned to Fox News after announcing his departure from the bureau in December.
Bongino appeared on Sean Hannity’s primetime show Monday night to discuss the apparent kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie.
Keep reading:
Dan Bongino returns to Fox News to cover Nancy Guthrie case after FBI stint
Surveillance footage could mark turning point in case, ex-FBI official says
21:04 , Katie HawkinsonAndrew McCabe, former deputy director of the FBI from 2016 to 2018, told CNN the release of new surveillance footage “could be the moment that turns this incredibly excruciating investigation around.”
“They are at the point where they really need … the power of crowdsourcing this identity,” McCabe told the outlet.
Watch the newly-released footage below:
FBI launches webpage for Nancy Guthrie's case
20:48 , Katie HawkinsonThe FBI has launched a new webpage detailing Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
The page includes the missing person poster and the newly-released surveillance footage of an “armed” masked individual at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning she disappeared.
The page also contains information about the $50,000 reward for “information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.”
Delivery driver walked up to Nancy Guthrie's front door today: reports
20:26 , Katie HawkinsonA pizza delivery driver was able to walk up to Nancy Guthrie’s front door earlier Friday, according to two reporters at the scene.
The driver was able to get up to the front door without deputies noticing, a NewsNation correspondent said on X.
An ABC15 journalist also shared footage of the incident, noting that the pizza was probably intended for someone in the media reporting from the nearby street.
Pima County sheriff asks public to keep 911 lines clear
20:22 , Katie HawkinsonThe Pima County Sheriff’s Department has asked the public to keep 911 lines open “for situations requiring immediate assistance.”
“To ensure we can respond to other emergencies, we must keep 9-1-1 lines open for situations requiring immediate assistance. These lines are not the appropriate place to share opinions or commentary,” the sheriff’s department said.
“We respectfully ask that only actionable tips be submitted through one of the following channels: 1-800-CALL-FBI, 88-CRIME, 520-351-4900, or tips.fbi.gov,” the agency added.
Savannah Guthrie's colleagues share surveillance footage
20:03 , Katie HawkinsonSavannah Guthrie’s colleagues are showing their support as the search continues for her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
This comes after Savannah, who co-hosts the “Today” show, shared the newly-released surveillance photos and videos of a masked suspect on Instagram.
“Today” co-host Craig Melvin re-shared the photos on Instagram and urged the public to contact the FBI or Pima County Sheriff’s Department with any information.
NBC’s Kristen Welker and Sunday “Today” show co-host Willie Geist also shared the footage on their Instagram stories.
New photos shed light on kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie: What we know about the case and a suspect
19:56 , Katie HawkinsonNew surveillance photos and video footage of a masked person outside the Arizona home of Nancy Guthrie on the night she was abducted over a week ago were released on Tuesday, marking a significant update in the case.
Here’s what we know so far:
New photos shed light on kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie: What we know about the case
Guthrie family does not recognize masked individual: report
19:52 , Katie HawkinsonThe Guthrie family does not recognize the masked individual seen in new surveillance footage tampering with Nancy Guthrie’s front door camera, NBC News reports.
The outlet also reports that FBI Director Kash Patel visited the Tucson, Arizona, command center for the case on Monday.
Former SWAT commander describes holster seen in video
19:43 , Katie HawkinsonJosh Schirard, a former SWAT commander and police captain, told CNN the “universal nylon style holster” seen on the masked individual at Nancy Guthrie’s front door likely wouldn’t be used by someone who regularly carries a gun.
“This seems more like a very cheap, off-the-shelf holster that somebody just stores their gun in. And it just happens to have a belt loop on the back of it that they thought that they could throw on,” Schirard told the outlet.
Watch the surveillance footage below:
FBI still offering $50,000 reward
19:33 , Katie HawkinsonThe FBI is still offering a $50,000 reward for information related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, the agency said Tuesday.
The agency’s latest release included the new surveillance photos showing a masked and “armed” individual at her front door.
What we know about the timeline of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
19:17 , Katie HawkinsonThe Pima County Sheriff’s Office shared a timeline of the events leading up to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance last week.
Since then, police have released surveillance photos and videos of a masked, “armed” individual at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning she disappeared.
Here’s what we know:
- January 31, 5:32 p.m.: Nancy travels to a local family member’s home for dinner.
- January 31, 9:48 p.m.: Family members drop Nancy off at her home, and her garage door opens.
- January 31, 9:50 p.m.: Nancy’s garage door closes.
- February 1, 1:47 a.m.: Nancy’s doorbell camera disconnects.
- February 1, 2:12 a.m.: Software detects a person on the camera.
- February 1, 2:28 a.m.: Nancy’s pacemaker app shows it disconnected from her phone.
- February 1, 11:56 a.m.: The family checks on Nancy after hearing she did not attend church.
- February 1, 12:03 p.m.: 911 call made to Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
- February 1, 12:15 p.m.: Patrol car arrives at Nancy’s home.
Trump's reaction to surveillance footage was 'pure disgust'
18:59 , Katie HawkinsonPresident Donald Trump reacted with “pure disgust” when he viewed the newly-released surveillance footage of the masked suspect at Nancy Guthrie’s front door, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
“His initial reaction, of course, as all Americans, is just pure disgust. And again, it's heartbreaking to see now this footage really bring to life a story we've all been reading about,” Leavitt said.
“Again, we're just praying for the safety of Nancy Guthrie and that she will return home soon, and the president directed me to please encourage all Americans with any information to call the FBI. We hope that this case will come to a positive resolution as soon as possible,” she added.
Trump has reviewed new surveillance video
18:52 , Katie HawkinsonPresident Donald Trump has reviewed the newly-released surveillance footage related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a press briefing.
“The president encourages any American across the country with any knowledge of the suspect to please call the FBI, who continue to assist state and local authorities who are leading this investigation on the ground,” Leavitt said.
“And once again, I will reiterate that the prayers of this entire White House are with Savannah and her family at this time, and we hope this person is found soon, and that her mother is brought home safely,” she added.
FBI releases additional brief video
18:43 , Katie HawkinsonThe FBI released a third video showing the masked individual at Nancy Guthrie’s front door.
The four-second video shows the individual approaching the front door with his shoulders hunched and his head down.
“Additional recovered footage, from the same camera - at the same timeline the morning of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. This footage is just before the original video shared, with the individual approaching Nancy Guthrie’s front door,” FBI Director Kash Patel said.
Watch: FBI released surveillance footage of masked, 'armed' individual at Nancy Guthrie's front door
18:31 , Katie HawkinsonThe FBI has released surveillance footage of a masked and “armed” individual at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance.
Watch below:
FBI releases additional photos and videos of suspect
18:21 , Katie HawkinsonFBI Director Kash Patel released additional photos and videos recovered from Nancy Guthrie’s front door camera.
The first video is 27 seconds long and shows the masked individual — who police have said was “armed” — approaching the front door and interacting with the camera with his gloved hand. The individual then walks away and appears to pick up an object off the ground nearby.
Another 14-second video shows the individual using what appears to be a branch with leaves to obstruct the camera.
Investigators working to recover 'lost, corrupted or inaccessible' footage
18:13 , Katie HawkinsonThe Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it has been working to recover “lost, corrupted or inaccessible” footage related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
This comes as the sheriff’s department releases three photos of an “armed” suspect who appeared to have tampered with Nancy Guthrie’s front door camera.
“Over the last eight days, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost, corrupted, or inaccessible due to a variety of factors - including the removal of recording devices,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.
“The video was recovered from residual data located in backend systems,” the statement continues.
Police release surveillance images of potential suspect
17:58 , Katie HawkinsonPolice have released surveillance photos of a potential suspect connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
The photos, released Tuesday, show an “armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.
The three photos show an individual in a ski mask interacting with her camera.
FBI is investigating ransom note
17:51 , Katie HawkinsonThe FBI is investigating an alleged ransom note sent to media outlets last week.
The FBI has said the note listed two deadlines that have since passed: Thursday, February 5 and Monday, February 9.
Local CNN affiliate KGUN, one of the outlets that received an alleged ransom note, reported it included a demand for $6 million by Monday.
Investigators set to release photo of potential suspect: report
17:37 , Katie HawkinsonInvestigators are set to release a surveillance photo of a potential suspect connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, law enforcement officials told NBC News.
This comes as the search for the 84-year-old enters its tenth day.
Her daughter, “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, shared a new video Monday as an alleged ransom note deadline passed.
“We believe our mom is still out there,” she said in the video. “We need your help. Law enforcement is working tirelessly, around the clock, trying to bring her home, trying to find her.”
“We are at an hour of desperation and we need your help,” she added.