Tommaso Cioni in focus as investigators widen the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping search

Tommaso Cioni, the husband of Nancy Guthrie’s daughter Annie, has become a central name in a fast-moving kidnapping investigation in Tucson as authorities expand searches and release new surveillance images tied to the night Nancy vanished. Cioni has not been publicly named a suspect, and officials have repeatedly said they have not identified any suspect or person of interest, even as attention intensifies around the people closest to the timeline.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, after last being seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills area late Saturday, Jan. 31. Investigators have said they believe she was taken against her will and have urged the public to focus on verifiable tips rather than online speculation.

Who Tommaso Cioni is in this case

Cioni is Nancy Guthrie’s son-in-law and, based on public statements from investigators and family, among the last known people to have seen her before she disappeared. Authorities have said Nancy had dinner with family members and was dropped off at her residence the evening of Jan. 31.

That proximity to the last-known timeline has pulled Cioni into the spotlight. In many investigations, the people who last had confirmed contact with a missing person are interviewed early and often, regardless of whether there is any suspicion, because they can help narrow the timeline and identify anomalies.

What investigators have confirmed so far

Officials have emphasized a few points consistently as the search enters its second week:

• They believe Nancy Guthrie did not leave voluntarily.

• They have not publicly identified a suspect, person of interest, or vehicle tied to the disappearance.

• The investigation is being run jointly by local authorities and federal agents, with a major operational footprint in Tucson.

Authorities have also highlighted medical concerns that add urgency: Nancy is elderly and has health needs that may require daily attention.

Searches tied to Annie Guthrie and Cioni

Investigators have conducted activity in and around the home of Annie Guthrie and Tommaso Cioni as part of the widening inquiry. Public reporting has described law enforcement presence in their neighborhood over the weekend of Feb. 7, and additional activity in the days that followed.

Officials have not provided detailed explanations for what specifically prompted each search, or what was collected. In cases like this, searches can be aimed at verifying timelines, locating digital evidence, confirming whether any items are missing, or ruling out theories that have surfaced through tips. Without official disclosures, the purpose of each step remains unclear at this time.

What is clear is that investigators are working the case as time-sensitive and evidence-driven. Authorities have also urged the public not to treat search activity at any one location as proof of wrongdoing.

New surveillance images raise stakes

On Tuesday, Feb. 10, authorities released newly recovered images and video showing a masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch in the early hours of Feb. 1. The individual appears to be armed and is shown near the front-door camera, with officials saying the footage suggests tampering.

The release is significant for two reasons. First, it offers the public a concrete lead: a person of interest for identification based on clothing, build, gait, and other visible cues. Second, it supports investigators’ view that the disappearance is a criminal act with planning involved, rather than an accidental or voluntary departure.

Authorities have asked anyone who recognizes the individual—or who noticed suspicious activity in the area around midnight Jan. 31 through the morning of Feb. 1—to provide tips with precise times and locations.

Where the case stands now

As of Tuesday evening, Feb. 10, 2026, there has been no public confirmation of Nancy Guthrie’s location, and no arrest announced in connection with her disappearance. Officials have also said they are not aware of continued communication between the family and any suspected kidnappers, while they evaluate messages and tips for authenticity.

For Tommaso Cioni, the practical reality is that he remains part of the known timeline, while the official posture remains that no suspect has been identified. That tension—high public attention with limited confirmed facts—has fueled online rumors that investigators and family members have cautioned against.

The next meaningful developments are likely to come from one of three places: identification of the masked individual from the porch images, confirmation of a credible lead tied to vehicle or device data, or an official announcement that clarifies who investigators believe is responsible. Until then, authorities continue to press for actionable, specific information that can be verified quickly.

Sources consulted: Associated Press; ABC News; CBS News; Pima County Sheriff’s Department statements