Topline: Authorities have contacted Mexican officials to help locate the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Published: February 21, 2026 6:00 am ET
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Savannah and her mother Nancy Guthrie (via Instagram)
TUCSON, AZ — The FBI has contacted authorities in Mexico as the hunt for Nancy Guthrie enters its third week following her suspected kidnapping.
Law enforcement sources told ABC7 that federal agents are communicating with Mexican officials regarding the mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her residence on Jan. 31.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has not confirmed the nature of the communication with Mexico. In a press statement obtained by People Magazine, the department said it would not release details on the use of polygraph tests, financial analysis or specific surveillance requests.
Two law enforcement officials told NBC News there is no evidence currently suggesting Guthrie was taken across the international border.
Tracy Walder, a former CIA and FBI agent explained more about how the bureau works with Mexican authorities.
“The FBI contacts its Legal Attaché offices worldwide primarily through the International Operations Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.,” she told People Magazine. “I really can’t say if it’s standard practice or common. It really just depends if they think they have crossed the border.”
In a post on X, the FBI released surveillance footage showing a masked, armed suspect at Guthrie’s front door. The individual appeared to tamper with a camera on the morning of the disappearance.
The suspect is described as a male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. The FBI reported the man was wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators are working with Walmart locations across Arizona to track the suspect’s clothing and backpack. FBI agents are also visiting local gun shops to inquire about recent customers and purchases.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department recently announced that DNA evidence found on gloves near the Guthrie home did not match any profiles in the national DNA database. Investigators are now pursuing genetic genealogy options to check for matches.
Other DNA samples collected at the property remain under analysis. The department stated further testing is required as part of the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that investigators are using a “signal sniffer” device to detect frequencies from Guthrie’s pacemaker.
Sheriff Nanos said his department has ruled out Guthrie’s family members and siblings as suspects. Savannah Guthrie has remained in Arizona with her family during the search.
The “Today” show television host posted a video to social media on Feb. 15 stating the family still has hope two weeks after her mother was taken.
The reward for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or an arrest has reached over $200,000. An anonymous donation doubled the initial $100,000 offer from the FBI.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Authorities have contacted Mexican officials to help locate the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie.
By Kate Byrd
Published: February 21, 2026 6:00 am ET
Savannah and her mother Nancy Guthrie (via Instagram)
TUCSON, AZ — The FBI has contacted authorities in Mexico as the hunt for Nancy Guthrie enters its third week following her suspected kidnapping.
Law enforcement sources told ABC7 that federal agents are communicating with Mexican officials regarding the mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her residence on Jan. 31.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has not confirmed the nature of the communication with Mexico. In a press statement obtained by People Magazine, the department said it would not release details on the use of polygraph tests, financial analysis or specific surveillance requests.
Two law enforcement officials told NBC News there is no evidence currently suggesting Guthrie was taken across the international border.
Tracy Walder, a former CIA and FBI agent explained more about how the bureau works with Mexican authorities.
“The FBI contacts its Legal Attaché offices worldwide primarily through the International Operations Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.,” she told People Magazine. “I really can’t say if it’s standard practice or common. It really just depends if they think they have crossed the border.”
In a post on X, the FBI released surveillance footage showing a masked, armed suspect at Guthrie’s front door. The individual appeared to tamper with a camera on the morning of the disappearance.
The suspect is described as a male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. The FBI reported the man was wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators are working with Walmart locations across Arizona to track the suspect’s clothing and backpack. FBI agents are also visiting local gun shops to inquire about recent customers and purchases.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department recently announced that DNA evidence found on gloves near the Guthrie home did not match any profiles in the national DNA database. Investigators are now pursuing genetic genealogy options to check for matches.
Other DNA samples collected at the property remain under analysis. The department stated further testing is required as part of the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that investigators are using a “signal sniffer” device to detect frequencies from Guthrie’s pacemaker.
Sheriff Nanos said his department has ruled out Guthrie’s family members and siblings as suspects. Savannah Guthrie has remained in Arizona with her family during the search.
The “Today” show television host posted a video to social media on Feb. 15 stating the family still has hope two weeks after her mother was taken.
The reward for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or an arrest has reached over $200,000. An anonymous donation doubled the initial $100,000 offer from the FBI.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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FBI Works with Mexico in Search for Nancy Guthrie
Authorities have contacted Mexican officials to help locate the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie.
By Kate Byrd
Published: February 21, 2026 6:00 am ET
Savannah and her mother Nancy Guthrie (via Instagram)
TUCSON, AZ — The FBI has contacted authorities in Mexico as the hunt for Nancy Guthrie enters its third week following her suspected kidnapping.
Law enforcement sources told ABC7 that federal agents are communicating with Mexican officials regarding the mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her residence on Jan. 31.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has not confirmed the nature of the communication with Mexico. In a press statement obtained by People Magazine, the department said it would not release details on the use of polygraph tests, financial analysis or specific surveillance requests.
Two law enforcement officials told NBC News there is no evidence currently suggesting Guthrie was taken across the international border.
Tracy Walder, a former CIA and FBI agent explained more about how the bureau works with Mexican authorities.
“The FBI contacts its Legal Attaché offices worldwide primarily through the International Operations Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.,” she told People Magazine. “I really can’t say if it’s standard practice or common. It really just depends if they think they have crossed the border.”
In a post on X, the FBI released surveillance footage showing a masked, armed suspect at Guthrie’s front door. The individual appeared to tamper with a camera on the morning of the disappearance.
The suspect is described as a male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. The FBI reported the man was wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators are working with Walmart locations across Arizona to track the suspect’s clothing and backpack. FBI agents are also visiting local gun shops to inquire about recent customers and purchases.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department recently announced that DNA evidence found on gloves near the Guthrie home did not match any profiles in the national DNA database. Investigators are now pursuing genetic genealogy options to check for matches.
Other DNA samples collected at the property remain under analysis. The department stated further testing is required as part of the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that investigators are using a “signal sniffer” device to detect frequencies from Guthrie’s pacemaker.
Sheriff Nanos said his department has ruled out Guthrie’s family members and siblings as suspects. Savannah Guthrie has remained in Arizona with her family during the search.
The “Today” show television host posted a video to social media on Feb. 15 stating the family still has hope two weeks after her mother was taken.
The reward for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or an arrest has reached over $200,000. An anonymous donation doubled the initial $100,000 offer from the FBI.
Anyone with information is asked to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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