Investigators release first images of a person of interest as the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother reaches a critical stage.
The desperate search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today cohost Savannah Guthrie, took a significant turn on Feb. 10 as the FBI released the first photos of a person of interest connected to her kidnapping.
Police have been investigating Nancy’s disappearance since Feb. 1, when she vanished overnight from her Tucson, Arizona, home. Now, after days of mounting concern and limited public clues, federal authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual believed to be linked to the case.
FBI Director Kash Patel shared the images on X, describing the individual as a “person of interest” and urging anyone with information to come forward immediately. Authorities stressed that the release of the photos marks a critical moment in the investigation but cautioned that no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed.
New images in the search for Nancy Guthrie:
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) February 10, 2026
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,… pic.twitter.com/z5WLgPtZpT
Nancy was last seen on the night of Jan. 31 after returning home from dinner with family. Investigators say her home showed clear signs of foul play, including disabled security cameras and blood found on her front porch. Her phone, wallet and watch were left behind.
By the next day, police said they believed she had been taken against her will.
The case intensified further when ransom demands totaling millions of dollars in Bitcoin were sent to media outlets, claiming Nancy was alive but scared. Despite repeated pleas from her children for proof of life, none has been publicly confirmed.
Savannah, 54, along with her siblings Annie and Camron, has made multiple emotional appeals directly to those responsible, emphasizing their mother’s serious heart condition and her need for daily medication. “We are at an hour of desperation,” Savannah said in a recent video. “We need your help.”
Authorities say the newly released images could help fill crucial gaps in the timeline surrounding Nancy’s disappearance. More than 100 local, state and federal investigators remain assigned to the case, and the FBI continues to offer a reward for information leading to her safe return.
Neighbors and the Tucson community remain deeply invested, continuing volunteer searches and displaying signs of support for the Guthrie family. Meanwhile, Savannah has stayed in Arizona, surrounded by family, faith and an outpouring of support from colleagues and viewers nationwide.
As investigators follow new leads tied to the released photos, the family clings to hope. “We believe our mom is still out there,” Savannah said. “And we will not stop searching for her.”
