By Trendsetter Tribune 
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, reached a critical turning point on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. FBI Director Kash Patel released high-resolution images and video of an “armed individual” captured at the victim’s Tucson-area home.
The Breakthrough Footage
FBI Director Patel revealed that investigators worked with “private sector partners” (reportedly Google/Nest) to recover data from the home’s security system that was previously considered lost or corrupted.
- The Subject: The footage depicts a masked individual wearing a zip-up jacket, gloves, and a backpack. The individual appears to have a holstered handgun visible on their belt.
- The Tampering: One 27-second clip shows the subject raising a gloved hand to a doorbell camera, while a second 14-second clip shows them using prairie brush pulled from the yard to further obstruct the lens.
- The Recovery: The data was extracted from “backend systems” after the physical recording devices were removed or the local data was overwritten.
A Tightened Timeline
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos provided a revised timeline of the early morning hours on Sunday, February 1, which suggests a precise window for the abduction:
| Time | Event |
| 1:47 a.m. | The doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie’s home is manually disconnected. |
| 2:12 a.m. | Security software detects a person on the property (linked to the newly released footage). |
| 2:28 a.m. | Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnects from her phone, which was left behind. |
| 12:03 p.m. | Family members place a 911 call after she fails to appear at church. |
The Family’s “Hour of Desperation”
The release of the images follows an emotional Monday evening that saw a reported ransom deadline pass without any known proof of life.
- Ransom Demands: Unverified messages sent to media outlets and the family demanded $6 million in Bitcoin by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9.
- Savannah’s Plea: In an Instagram post accompanying the new FBI photos, Savannah Guthrie wrote, “Someone out there recognizes this person. We believe she is still out there. Bring her home.”
- Desperation: On Monday, Savannah addressed the public alone, calling it an “hour of desperation” and asking for any tips, regardless of how small they might seem.
White House & Federal Response
President Donald Trump has been briefed on the recovery of the video and is reportedly reviewing the findings. FBI Director Patel has deployed additional personnel from field offices nationwide to Arizona, establishing a 24-hour command post. Despite the new images, the FBI has not yet named a formal suspect or person of interest.
