FBI Releases Footage of Masked Person at Nancy Guthrie’s Door

At 1:47 a.m. on February 1, 2026, Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera in Catalina Foothills went dark. Inside, the 84-year-old retired teacher slept. Outside, a masked individual approached wearing dark clothes, gloves, a backpack, and a firearm in a holster. Twenty-five minutes later, motion was detected, but no footage was saved. At 2:28 a.m., Nancy’s pacemaker lost connection with her phone, indicating she was likely moved from the home.

Analysts noted the suspect’s methodical but imperfect execution, with an awkward holster placement suggesting inexperience. Investigators have focused on the seventeen-minute window between the camera blackout and pacemaker disconnection as the critical timeframe. Ransom emails demanding $6 million in Bitcoin appeared February 3, though authenticity remains unconfirmed and the wallet stayed empty. Federal agents, local deputies, drones, and search dogs have combed neighborhoods and surrounding desert terrain.

Tips continue to arrive, and authorities urge the public to study the suspect’s posture, gait, clothing, and backpack. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings continue to appeal for information, emphasizing hope and faith. Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance remains an active investigation, with digital evidence, pacemaker logs, and community leads central to finding her safely.