Nancy Guthrie case: Door-camera images show masked, armed figure as search enters second week

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of a national morning television host, intensified Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 (ET), after investigators released newly recovered door-camera images that appear to show a masked person with a backpack tampering with a front-door camera on the morning she vanished. Authorities say the case is being treated as an abduction and that she may have been taken from her Catalina Foothills home against her will.

As of late Tuesday (ET), Nancy Guthrie had not been found, and officials had not publicly identified a suspect or person of interest.

Newly recovered images shift the public timeline

Investigators said the images were retrieved after a multi-day effort to recover video and stills that were missing, corrupted, or inaccessible. Officials described working with private-sector partners to restore data from backend systems after recording devices appeared to have been removed or interfered with.

The newly released images show a figure wearing gloves and a mask and appearing to interact with the camera near the front door. Authorities cautioned that the images are part of an ongoing investigation and asked the public for help identifying the person shown.

Officials also warned the person in the images may be armed, a detail that has heightened concern in the Tucson area and sharpened the guidance for anyone who might encounter a similar individual.

Where the investigation stands now

Authorities have described the case as a criminal investigation and have said the available evidence supports the belief that Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will. Investigators have not publicly provided a detailed minute-by-minute account of what occurred between her last known contact with family and the point at which she was reported missing.

Officials have also said they are reviewing a “new message” connected to the case and assessing its authenticity. The contents of that message have not been publicly confirmed, and investigators have urged people to avoid amplifying unverified claims circulating online.

The reward and what officials want from the public

Investigators announced a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible and Nancy Guthrie’s safe return. The reward is intended to generate actionable tips, especially from anyone who might recognize the person shown in the recovered images or noticed unusual activity near the home around the time she disappeared.

Authorities have emphasized that the most helpful information is specific and time-stamped: sightings of unfamiliar vehicles, unusual foot traffic, door-to-door activity, or any person matching the clothing and gear seen in the images.

Key takeaways as of Feb. 10 (ET)

• Nancy Guthrie remains missing, and the case is being treated as an abduction.

• Newly recovered door-camera images show a masked figure appearing to tamper with the camera.

• Authorities say the individual shown may be armed and are seeking identification help.

• A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and her safe return.

What happens next

The next developments are likely to come from three areas: forensic review, video canvassing, and tip triage. Investigators are expected to continue processing digital evidence—neighboring cameras, traffic footage, and device data—while narrowing a window for when Nancy Guthrie was taken and how the person responsible entered and exited the area.

Officials have not said whether they are pursuing one primary lead or multiple theories, and they have not confirmed any connection to rumored names circulating on social media. In high-profile missing-person cases, investigators often avoid publicizing operational details that could compromise interviews, prompt evidence destruction, or trigger copycat misinformation.

For the public, the immediate guidance remains consistent: report credible tips directly to law enforcement, avoid approaching anyone who appears to match the released images, and treat unverified online claims as unclear unless confirmed through official channels.

Sources consulted: ABC News; Federal Bureau of Investigation; Pima County Sheriff’s Department; Arizona Public Media