- The FBI has recovered footage from Nancy Guthrie's Nest doorbell camera showing a masked, armed individual tampering with security cameras outside her Tucson home before her suspicious disappearance on Jan. 31. The suspect deliberately obscured their face and used vegetation to block the camera lens, indicating premeditation.
- Authorities noted the suspect appeared to be carrying a holstered handgun, heightening concerns about the nature of Nancy’s disappearance. Blood matching her DNA was found on her porch, further alarming investigators.
- Multiple ransom notes – including one demanding Bitcoin – were sent, but no credible leads emerged until the FBI released the footage. A $50,000 reward is offered for information leading to Nancy's safe return or the arrest of those responsible.
- Initial reports suggested no footage existed due to Nancy's lack of a paid Nest subscription, but residual data was later recovered. Questions remain about why this critical evidence took over a week to surface and whether Google (Nest's parent) cooperated with authorities.
- Nancy's daughter and "Today" host Savannah Guthrie has made emotional public pleas for help, while the White House urged Americans to come forward with any information. The case highlights vulnerabilities in home security and the growing role of digital evidence in abduction investigations.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released surveillance footage of a masked, armed individual tampering with security cameras outside the Tucson, Arizona home of Nancy Guthrie – the mother of "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie – who vanished under suspicious circumstances on Jan. 31.
FBI Director Kash Patel described the newly recovered footage, recorded by the Nest smart doorbell camera installed in Nancy's front door, as extracted from "residual data located in backend systems." It shows a person dressed in dark clothing, wearing gloves and carrying a backpack approaching the elderly woman's door. The individual deliberately tilts their head downward to obscure their face while appearing to adjust or block the camera's view.
In one clip, the suspect picks up nearby vegetation and uses it to obscure the lens – behavior investigators say indicates premeditation. Authorities also noted the presence of what appears to be a holstered handgun, raising concerns about the potential for violence.
The 84-year-old Nancy – who suffers from mobility issues, relies on daily medication and wears a pacemaker – was last seen at her home before her disappearance. Blood matching her DNA was found on her porch, deepening fears for her safety.
Despite multiple ransom notes – including one demanding payment in Bitcoin with a Feb. 5 deadline – no credible leads had emerged until now. The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to her safe return or the arrest of those responsible.
Meanwhile, the White House has urged the public to come forward with any information. "The president encourages any American across the country with any knowledge of this suspect to please call the FBI," White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday, Feb. 10. She added that President Donald Trump expressed "pure disgust" upon reviewing the footage.
Savannah Guthrie's plea for her mother's return goes viral
Savannah has made repeated public appeals, with her emotional Instagram posts drawing thousands of responses and underscoring the widespread public concern. "Someone out there recognizes this person. We believe she is still out there," stated one post in response to the FBI's release of the footage.
The investigation has faced technical hurdles. Initial reports suggested that no footage existed due to Guthrie's lack of a paid Nest camera subscription, which typically allows extended video storage. However, even without a subscription, Nest devices retain limited footage – raising questions about why this critical evidence took over a week to surface.
Alphabet Inc., Nest's parent company, has not commented on whether it provided the footage in response to a warrant. According to BrightU.AI's Enoch engine, the Mountain View, California-based Big Tech firm acquired Nest in 2014 for $3.2 billion.
This case echoes past high-profile kidnappings where delayed access to digital evidence hindered investigations. The rapid release of the footage now suggests authorities are treating this as an urgent abduction scenario rather than a voluntary disappearance. With no suspects yet identified, the public's role in recognizing the masked figure could prove decisive.
As the search intensifies, the nation watches anxiously, hoping for Nancy's safe return. The disturbing footage serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in home security systems – and the lengths to which criminals will go to evade detection. For now, the Guthrie family's plea remains simple yet urgent: "Bring her home."
Watch this Sky News report about President Trump's reaction of "pure disgust" to the new footage released by the FBI in relation to the Nancy Guthrie case.
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