Latest Updates on the Search for Nancy Guthrie - 2/11/2026

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC's "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, continues into its 11th day with no resolution as of February 11, 2026. Authorities maintain that the Tucson, Arizona resident was abducted from her Catalina Foothills home on the night of January 31 or early February 1, after doorbell camera footage showed a masked individual—wearing a ski mask, gloves, and carrying what appeared to be a firearm—tampering with her Nest camera and approaching her door.

Key developments from the past 24-48 hours include the brief detention and subsequent release of a man questioned in connection with the case. Late on February 10, Pima County Sheriff's deputies, acting on incoming leads, conducted a traffic stop south of Tucson near the Mexican border in Rio Rico, Arizona. The individual (identified in some reports as Carlos Palazuelos, approximately 36 years old) was detained for several hours, and authorities executed a court-authorized search of a home where he was staying, along with a related vehicle. He was released without charges early on February 11, with no indication he is considered a suspect. The man reportedly told media he had no knowledge of the case and was unaware of Nancy Guthrie.

The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department have intensified efforts, conducting extensive searches along roadways and foothills near Guthrie's home on February 11. Agents were seen combing desert terrain and neighborhoods, knocking on doors for potential clues. A black glove was reportedly discovered on a nearby road, which investigators are examining for relevance to the masked figure in the surveillance video.

The tip line has been flooded with information, receiving over 4,000 calls in a single 24-hour period following the public release of the doorbell footage. The FBI continues to offer a $50,000 reward for information leading to Guthrie's recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Additional notes include multiple reported ransom-related communications: TMZ received a third note (not believed to be from the perpetrator) demanding 1 Bitcoin (approximately $66,000 at current rates) for information on a potential suspect. Earlier notes sent to local Tucson news outlets and TMZ have been forwarded to authorities for review.

Savannah Guthrie and family members have publicly expressed hope that Nancy is still alive, with Savannah posting on social media: "We believe she is still out there. Bring her home." Neighbors in the Catalina Foothills area have rallied in support, holding vigils and assisting with community awareness.

No arrests have been made, and no person of interest has been officially named. The Pima County Sheriff's Department stated there are no plans for a news conference on February 11, with the investigation described as ongoing and active. A law enforcement source confirmed to multiple outlets that Guthrie's whereabouts remain unknown.

The case has drawn widespread attention due to its high-profile family connection and the brazen nature of the apparent nighttime abduction, with blood evidence on the porch confirmed via DNA to belong to Nancy Guthrie. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the dedicated tip line.

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