Topline: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says doorbell footage lacks timestamps to prove the suspect returned any time to the Arizona residence.
Published: February 25, 2026 6:00 am ET
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Left: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, Right: Nancy and Savannah Guthrie (via Getty Images/WireImage)
TUCSON, AZ — Pima County investigators have found no evidence that a masked man seen on doorbell camera footage at Nancy Guthrie’s home visited the property on any day prior to her Jan. 31 disappearance.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told People Magazine that reports suggesting the suspect was at the home before Feb. 1 are speculative. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her Tucson residence more than three weeks ago.
The FBI released photos and video on Feb. 10 showing a masked person on the doorstep. While the images show the individual in different stages of attire, Nanos said the footage lacks the date or time stamps necessary to confirm the activity occurred on separate days.
In some images, the suspect is seen wearing a backpack and a gun holster, while in others those items are missing. Nanos said it is possible the suspect returned on a different day, but there is currently no proof to support that theory.
“We just don’t have evidence to support when each image was taken… There is no date or timestamp and we are still investigating it,” Nanos told People Magazine.
“There is no evidence to support that… and there is no evidence to support it was all on the same day,” he continued. “It is speculative at best and remains part of an ongoing investigation.”
According to Fox 13 News, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement on Feb. 23 stressing the uncertainty over the doorbell camera footage.
“We are aware that doorbell images released earlier in the investigation depict a suspect in different stages of attire, including with and without a backpack. There is no date or time stamp associated with these images. Therefore, any suggestion that the photographs were taken on different days is purely speculative,” officials said.
“This remains an active and ongoing criminal investigation,” the statement continued. “As with any investigation, conclusions will be guided by verifiable evidence and established facts. Speculation, without factual support, does not advance the investigative process.”
Guthrie vanished from her home after she was last seen Jan. 31. Local, state and federal authorities have searched the surrounding area for nearly a month.
Investigators asked residents in the neighborhood to provide surveillance footage recorded between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31. They are specifically looking for activity between 9 p.m. and midnight on Jan. 11, and between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Jan. 31.
The footage released by the FBI shows a masked, armed man tampering with the doorbell camera. The suspect is described as a man between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department determined the man was wearing an ‘Ozark Hill’ brand backpack from Walmart. Detectives are also attempting to identify where the suspect may have purchased a gun holster that has unique characteristics.
Law enforcement officers have visited Tucson-area gun shops and canvassed local businesses for additional video. Investigators are currently reviewing thousands of hours of surveillance footage collected from the area.
Forensic testing is also part of the active investigation. Nanos said on Feb. 17 that DNA recovered from Guthrie’s home was still being analyzed by technicians.
Authorities discovered approximately 16 gloves during a search of the area. One pair found about two miles from the home did not produce a match in the national CODIS database or match DNA found inside the residence.
Two individuals were previously detained and released in connection with the abduction.
Nanos said investigators do not have a leading theory regarding a motive, as reported by People Magazine. Authorities stated they believe Guthrie was removed from her home forcibly and have not ruled out the involvement of multiple people.
Guthrie’s children, Savannah, Annie and Camron Guthrie, have made public pleas for her return. They have also addressed ransom notes sent to media outlets, though authorities have not confirmed if the notes are legitimate.
The sheriff had previously stated that no family members are considered suspects in the disappearance.
Two rewards are available for information leading to an arrest or recovery of Nancy Guthrie. The FBI is offering up to $100,000, while 88-Crime is offering up to $102,500.
Anyone with actionable tips or leads can call 1-800-CALL-FBI in addition to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department number, 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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Published: February 25, 2026 6:00 am ET
Left: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, Right: Nancy and Savannah Guthrie (via Getty Images/WireImage)
TUCSON, AZ — Pima County investigators have found no evidence that a masked man seen on doorbell camera footage at Nancy Guthrie’s home visited the property on any day prior to her Jan. 31 disappearance.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told People Magazine that reports suggesting the suspect was at the home before Feb. 1 are speculative. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her Tucson residence more than three weeks ago.
The FBI released photos and video on Feb. 10 showing a masked person on the doorstep. While the images show the individual in different stages of attire, Nanos said the footage lacks the date or time stamps necessary to confirm the activity occurred on separate days.
In some images, the suspect is seen wearing a backpack and a gun holster, while in others those items are missing. Nanos said it is possible the suspect returned on a different day, but there is currently no proof to support that theory.
“We just don’t have evidence to support when each image was taken… There is no date or timestamp and we are still investigating it,” Nanos told People Magazine.
“There is no evidence to support that… and there is no evidence to support it was all on the same day,” he continued. “It is speculative at best and remains part of an ongoing investigation.”
According to Fox 13 News, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement on Feb. 23 stressing the uncertainty over the doorbell camera footage.
“We are aware that doorbell images released earlier in the investigation depict a suspect in different stages of attire, including with and without a backpack. There is no date or time stamp associated with these images. Therefore, any suggestion that the photographs were taken on different days is purely speculative,” officials said.
“This remains an active and ongoing criminal investigation,” the statement continued. “As with any investigation, conclusions will be guided by verifiable evidence and established facts. Speculation, without factual support, does not advance the investigative process.”
Guthrie vanished from her home after she was last seen Jan. 31. Local, state and federal authorities have searched the surrounding area for nearly a month.
Investigators asked residents in the neighborhood to provide surveillance footage recorded between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31. They are specifically looking for activity between 9 p.m. and midnight on Jan. 11, and between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Jan. 31.
The footage released by the FBI shows a masked, armed man tampering with the doorbell camera. The suspect is described as a man between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department determined the man was wearing an ‘Ozark Hill’ brand backpack from Walmart. Detectives are also attempting to identify where the suspect may have purchased a gun holster that has unique characteristics.
Law enforcement officers have visited Tucson-area gun shops and canvassed local businesses for additional video. Investigators are currently reviewing thousands of hours of surveillance footage collected from the area.
Forensic testing is also part of the active investigation. Nanos said on Feb. 17 that DNA recovered from Guthrie’s home was still being analyzed by technicians.
Authorities discovered approximately 16 gloves during a search of the area. One pair found about two miles from the home did not produce a match in the national CODIS database or match DNA found inside the residence.
Two individuals were previously detained and released in connection with the abduction.
Nanos said investigators do not have a leading theory regarding a motive, as reported by People Magazine. Authorities stated they believe Guthrie was removed from her home forcibly and have not ruled out the involvement of multiple people.
Guthrie’s children, Savannah, Annie and Camron Guthrie, have made public pleas for her return. They have also addressed ransom notes sent to media outlets, though authorities have not confirmed if the notes are legitimate.
The sheriff had previously stated that no family members are considered suspects in the disappearance.
Two rewards are available for information leading to an arrest or recovery of Nancy Guthrie. The FBI is offering up to $100,000, while 88-Crime is offering up to $102,500.
Anyone with actionable tips or leads can call 1-800-CALL-FBI in addition to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department number, 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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Sheriff: No Evidence Suspect Was at Nancy Guthrie’s Home Before Abduction
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says doorbell footage lacks timestamps to prove the suspect returned any time to the Arizona residence.
By Kate Byrd
Published: February 25, 2026 6:00 am ET
Left: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, Right: Nancy and Savannah Guthrie (via Getty Images/WireImage)
TUCSON, AZ — Pima County investigators have found no evidence that a masked man seen on doorbell camera footage at Nancy Guthrie’s home visited the property on any day prior to her Jan. 31 disappearance.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told People Magazine that reports suggesting the suspect was at the home before Feb. 1 are speculative. Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her Tucson residence more than three weeks ago.
The FBI released photos and video on Feb. 10 showing a masked person on the doorstep. While the images show the individual in different stages of attire, Nanos said the footage lacks the date or time stamps necessary to confirm the activity occurred on separate days.
In some images, the suspect is seen wearing a backpack and a gun holster, while in others those items are missing. Nanos said it is possible the suspect returned on a different day, but there is currently no proof to support that theory.
“We just don’t have evidence to support when each image was taken… There is no date or timestamp and we are still investigating it,” Nanos told People Magazine.
“There is no evidence to support that… and there is no evidence to support it was all on the same day,” he continued. “It is speculative at best and remains part of an ongoing investigation.”
According to Fox 13 News, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement on Feb. 23 stressing the uncertainty over the doorbell camera footage.
“We are aware that doorbell images released earlier in the investigation depict a suspect in different stages of attire, including with and without a backpack. There is no date or time stamp associated with these images. Therefore, any suggestion that the photographs were taken on different days is purely speculative,” officials said.
“This remains an active and ongoing criminal investigation,” the statement continued. “As with any investigation, conclusions will be guided by verifiable evidence and established facts. Speculation, without factual support, does not advance the investigative process.”
Guthrie vanished from her home after she was last seen Jan. 31. Local, state and federal authorities have searched the surrounding area for nearly a month.
Investigators asked residents in the neighborhood to provide surveillance footage recorded between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31. They are specifically looking for activity between 9 p.m. and midnight on Jan. 11, and between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Jan. 31.
The footage released by the FBI shows a masked, armed man tampering with the doorbell camera. The suspect is described as a man between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department determined the man was wearing an ‘Ozark Hill’ brand backpack from Walmart. Detectives are also attempting to identify where the suspect may have purchased a gun holster that has unique characteristics.
Law enforcement officers have visited Tucson-area gun shops and canvassed local businesses for additional video. Investigators are currently reviewing thousands of hours of surveillance footage collected from the area.
Forensic testing is also part of the active investigation. Nanos said on Feb. 17 that DNA recovered from Guthrie’s home was still being analyzed by technicians.
Authorities discovered approximately 16 gloves during a search of the area. One pair found about two miles from the home did not produce a match in the national CODIS database or match DNA found inside the residence.
Two individuals were previously detained and released in connection with the abduction.
Nanos said investigators do not have a leading theory regarding a motive, as reported by People Magazine. Authorities stated they believe Guthrie was removed from her home forcibly and have not ruled out the involvement of multiple people.
Guthrie’s children, Savannah, Annie and Camron Guthrie, have made public pleas for her return. They have also addressed ransom notes sent to media outlets, though authorities have not confirmed if the notes are legitimate.
The sheriff had previously stated that no family members are considered suspects in the disappearance.
Two rewards are available for information leading to an arrest or recovery of Nancy Guthrie. The FBI is offering up to $100,000, while 88-Crime is offering up to $102,500.
Anyone with actionable tips or leads can call 1-800-CALL-FBI in addition to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department number, 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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