Police have released 12 pH๏τographs and 5 video clips linked to the primary suspect in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, marking one of the most serious and revealing public developments in the investigation so far.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(773x591:775x593)/Savannah-Guthrie-mother-Nancy-Guthrie-020226-04-3fa516478d0846e5a6393a87d703b98f.jpg)
Authorities say the decision to make the materials public followed extensive legal review and was taken to accelerate identification efforts while encouraging anyone with direct, verifiable information to come forward.
A First Video That Shook Investigators — And the Public
According to law enforcement, the first video — recovered from a personal device connected to the suspect — depicts behavior described as deeply unsettling. While officials declined to release graphic details, they confirmed the footage raised immediate red flags regarding the suspect’s mental state and potential involvement in the case.Police warned that although the clip does not contain graphic violence, it may still be disturbing to viewers. The video’s release quickly ignited public outrage, with many questioning how such behavior went unnoticed before Nancy Guthrie vanished.
Images Reveal Movements Before Disappearance
The remaining images and videos reportedly capture the suspect at multiple locations and time points in the days leading up to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Investigators believe these visuals could prove crucial in reconstructing a precise timeline and identifying possible accomplices or patterns of movement.
At a press briefing, a spokesperson stressed:
“These materials are critical to our investigation. We are asking the public to focus on recognition and factual information — not speculation.”
SWAT Operation, Detentions, and FBI Involvement :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(749x0:751x2)/WATCH-WHAT-HAPPENS-LIVE-WITH-ANDY-COHEN-Savannah-Guthrie-and-mother-Nancy-Guthrie-021226-4b2db65d41c247fc87155d4a90ed6e59.jpg)
As the investigation intensified, a SWAT team from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department moved in on a residence near East Orange Grove Road and North First Avenue in Tucson. The location is approximately 1.9 miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home.
During the operation, three individuals were detained at two separate scenes. Two — described as a man and a woman, possibly a mother and son — were ordered out of a home during the execution of a search warrant. Both complied without incident.
A third man was detained during a simultaneous traffic stop nearby. Investigators believe he was en route to the searched property at the time.
Multiple FBI vehicles were seen arriving at the scene. NewsNation correspondent Brian Entin was among the first journalists on site.
Former homicide detective Chris McDonough explained that detention does not equal arrest, noting it allows investigators to conduct interviews and collect forensic evidence without placing individuals formally into custody.
Neighbors Describe a Scene of Fear and Confusion
Local residents described the unfolding operation as alarming and surreal.
“It’s making everybody nervous. We can’t imagine how the family is processing all this.”
Authorities said no overnight media briefing was planned, but a written statement would follow.
Earlier that day, a sheriff’s department aircraft was spotted overhead, while a mobile command center was seen leaving the sheriff’s office — signaling escalating investigative activity.
FBI Zeroes In on Suspect Description
The FBI says it is narrowing in on the suspect’s profile. After forensic analysis of doorbell-camera footage, investigators believe the suspect is a man between 5-foot-9 and 5-foot-10, with an average build, wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack — a model sold exclusively at Walmart.
The suspect is seen in footage tampering with the doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie’s home in the early hours of the morning she disappeared. Investigators confirmed the footage was recovered from backup servers, as Guthrie did not have an active subscription at the time.
A detailed timeline shows:
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Garage door closed at 9:30 p.m.
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Doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m.
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Person detected by software at 2:12 a.m.
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Pacemaker disconnected from phone at 2:28 a.m.
DNA, Gloves, and a Growing Web of Leads
Authorities confirmed that unknown DNA — not belonging to Nancy Guthrie or close family members — was recovered from the property, though officials declined to say where it was found.
Several gloves were also recovered, including one found over a mile from the home, though its connection to the case remains unconfirmed.
Ransom Emails and a Chilling New Twist
TMZ reported receiving a third email from a man claiming knowledge of the kidnapper’s idenтιтy, demanding $100,000 in exchange for information. The wording of the message — referencing a “main individual” — has raised new concerns that more than one person may be involved.
The FBI has now increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Officials say they have received more than 13,000 public tips, with a 24-hour command post reviewing every lead.
Investigation Ongoing
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, after being dropped off at home by an Uber driver the previous evening.
The investigation remains active and rapidly evolving. Authorities urge anyone with actionable information — no matter how small — to contact law enforcement immediately.
