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Update: Sheriff clears Guthrie family in Arizona kidnapping

Kagi News | 2026-02-16 12:22 UTC | source

🔎 Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, 84, in Tucson, Arizona say the case is now in its third week, with spurts of activity but still no public breakthrough 12. Authorities have treated her home as a crime scene and say she was taken against her will, while the FBI continues to ask the public for leads 41.

In a notable update, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Monday that Nancy Guthrie’s children and their spouses have been cleared as possible suspects. He described the family as cooperative and “victims” amid intense online speculation 123. Separately, Savannah Guthrie, the NBC “Today” co-anchor and Nancy Guthrie’s daughter, released a new video appeal, saying the family is “clinging to hope” that her mother will return 65.

Tucson, AZ, United States
Hopes have soared with each apparent break, but Nancy Guthrie is still missing.
Hopes have soared with each apparent break, but Nancy Guthrie is still missing. — nytimes.com

Sources

  1. Progress in Guthrie Case Is Fitful as Search Enters Its Third Week [nytimes.com] (2026-02-16)
  2. Guthrie family not suspects in Arizona kidnapping, sheriff confirms [scmp.com] (2026-02-16)
  3. Nancy Guthrie's family members cleared as suspects in disappearance [foxnews.com] (2026-02-16)
  4. Nancy Guthrie case: 5 key evidence pieces so far [foxnews.com] (2026-02-16)
  5. Savannah Guthrie releases video marking two weeks since mom’s disappearance and more top headlines [foxnews.com] (2026-02-16)
  6. New Savannah Guthrie video: Family clinging to 'hope' Nancy Guthrie will return [thehill.com] (2026-02-16)

Highlights

  1. Reward offer: The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information in the case, according to Fox News reporting on the investigation 4.
  2. Retail evidence: Investigators say a low-cost Walmart gun holster — and related purchase records — could help identify whoever took Guthrie 43.
  3. Case status: Deputies and the FBI have not named any suspects or announced any arrests as the investigation continues 4.
  4. On-scene forensics: Investigators have brought advanced video and technical equipment to Guthrie’s home as they work the case 4.

To suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel,

— Chris Nanos — South China Morning Post
foxnews.com

Perspectives

Pima County Sheriff’s Department: Sheriff Chris Nanos condemned online accusations as “wrong” and “cruel,” and urged the media to report with compassion and professionalism. He described the Guthrie family as cooperative — and as victims 3.

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Timeline

1
Jan. 31
Family dropped Guthrie off; garage door closed minutes later 4.
2
Feb. 1
Doorbell camera went offline; pacemaker lost phone connection 4.
3
Sunday
Savannah Guthrie issued a new video appeal for information 6.
4
Monday
Sheriff cleared all siblings and spouses as suspects 123.

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