Guthrie update: FBI releases surveillance images as second ransom deadline passes
New surveillance images and video were released Tuesday, February 10 (ET), showing a masked individual on the front porch of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area home the night she vanished. The development arrives a day after a second ransom deadline—7 p.m. ET Monday—came and went without resolution, intensifying the search as the case enters its tenth day.
What’s new today
Investigators released stills and video recovered from residual data associated with a video doorbell at the residence. The footage shows a person wearing a ski mask, gloves, long sleeves and pants, and a backpack, approaching the door and attempting to obstruct the camera before repositioning nearby foliage to further block the lens. In several frames, the individual appears to have a holstered handgun. The material was made public early Tuesday afternoon (ET) to prompt tips from anyone who recognizes the person’s clothing, build, or movements.
Key timeline and forensic findings
Family members last saw the 84-year-old on Saturday, January 31, after an evening with relatives. Home automation data indicate the garage opened and closed around 11:48–11:50 p.m. ET that night. In the early hours of Sunday, February 1, the doorbell camera disconnected at approximately 3:47 a.m. ET. Roughly 25 minutes later, software tied to the home’s security ecosystem registered movement, and at about 4:28 a.m. ET, connectivity to Guthrie’s pacemaker app ceased. The residence has been designated a crime scene, and testing confirmed that blood found on the front porch matches Guthrie’s DNA.
Ransom notes and shifting family appeals
Multiple ransom messages were received by media outlets during the first week of the investigation, outlining two deadlines. The initial cutoff passed on Thursday, February 5 (ET), followed by a second deadline at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, February 9. Law enforcement has not publicly verified the authenticity of these messages and continues to emphasize the absence of verified proof of life. Over the weekend, Guthrie’s adult children issued a direct plea that they were prepared to pay for their mother’s return. On Monday afternoon (ET), a new video from the family pivoted to a broader public appeal, describing an “hour of desperation” and urging people nationwide to report anything unusual, no matter how small.
Scope of the search and current status
The investigation remains a joint effort led locally with federal support. Teams have executed multiple follow-up searches at the home and other locations, examining rooflines and outbuildings and revisiting areas of interest, including the property’s septic system. A $50,000 reward has been posted for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or to an arrest and conviction in the case. Authorities say no suspect or person of interest has been identified as of Tuesday, and they continue to process forensic submissions while canvassing for neighborhood video, vehicle movements, and other digital traces from the overnight window of February 1 (ET).
What investigators need from the public
With images of a potential subject now in circulation, investigators are asking residents and businesses—both in southern Arizona and beyond—to review doorbell and security footage captured late Saturday night, January 31, through the morning of Sunday, February 1 (ET). Drivers who passed through foothills routes during those hours are encouraged to check dashcams. Tips about individuals seen discarding clothing or equipment, making abrupt schedule changes, or displaying injuries inconsistent with stated causes may also be relevant. The dedicated tip line remains open, and information can be provided confidentially.
The road ahead
Tuesday’s release of surveillance imagery marks the most concrete visual lead to date. While the second ransom deadline expired Monday night (ET) without a known resolution, the new footage broadens the pool of potential witnesses who might recognize a gait, a jacket seam, a distinctive glove, or the configuration of a backpack and holster. The coming days will likely focus on cross-referencing the images with tips, expanding digital forensics tied to the home’s devices, and maintaining a visible law enforcement presence around the property at the family’s request. The case remains fluid, with authorities reiterating that even a single, small detail could help bring Nancy Guthrie home.
Sources consulted: KOAT, People, FOX 10 Phoenix, Arizona Public Media
