The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, reached a fever pitch late Friday night and into Saturday morning. In what appears to be the most significant escalation since her January 31 disappearance, a massive law enforcement operation involving the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI descended on a residence near the victim’s home.+1
As of February 14, 2026, the investigation has shifted from a desperate search of the desert brush to a high-stakes forensic and tactical pursuit. Here is the latest on Nancy Guthrie and the breaking developments from NewsNation, Fox News, and local Tucson news outlets.
The Friday Night Raid: SWAT and Detentions
Late Friday evening, a “preplanned, investigation-driven” operation took place at a residence located roughly two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home near the intersection of East Orange Grove Road and North First Avenue.
According to NewsNation’s Brian Entin, who has been providing live updates on the ground, more than a dozen law enforcement vehicles, including SWAT teams and forensics units, swarmed the property. Reporters at the scene witnessed a significant tactical presence, with armored vehicles and agents in full gear blocking off surrounding roads for several hours.+1
Key Details from the Scene:
- Three People Detained: A local law enforcement source confirmed that at least three individuals were taken into custody during the raid. Reports indicate the group included two men and the mother of one of the men.+1
- Property Ownership Rumors: While the Pima County Sheriff has not officially named the owner of the raided home, internet speculation and unverified reports have circulated the name Baird Greene. Greene is reportedly an attorney with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and formerly a Chief Deputy at the Pima County Attorney’s Office. Authorities have not named Greene as a suspect, and it remains unclear if he has any direct connection to the individuals detained.+1
- Gray Range Rover Seized: Simultaneously, the FBI and deputies zeroed in on a gray Range Rover in a nearby Culver’s restaurant parking lot. The vehicle was meticulously searched, its trunk was sealed, and it was eventually towed away as evidence.
Forensic Breakthrough: The DNA and the Gloves
The surge in activity follows a critical update regarding forensics. Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that investigators recovered DNA at Guthrie’s property that does not belong to her or any of her close family members.
“We have DNA, but we don’t know whose it is yet,” Sheriff Nanos told reporters.
The biological evidence is currently being analyzed at a contracted lab in Florida. Investigators are using elimination markers from Guthrie’s inner circle—including her daughter Annie Guthrie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni—to isolate the unknown profile.
The “Ten-Mile” Search Radius
In addition to the DNA found at the home, authorities have recovered several pairs of gloves. While initial reports suggested a glove was found inside the house, the Sheriff’s Department clarified that the items were found during expanded search operations, with some discovered as far as 10 miles away from the residence. One black glove, found approximately two miles from the home, is of particular interest as it appears to match the gear worn by the suspect seen in doorbell footage.+1
The Suspect: Backpack and Physical Profile
The FBI has refined its description of the primary suspect based on a forensic analysis of the recovered Nest camera footage. The “armed individual” seen tampering with Guthrie’s camera on the morning of February 1 is described as:
- Gender: Male
- Height: 5’9” – 5’10”
- Build: Average
- Gear: Wearing a ski mask, gloves, and a distinctive Ozark Trail Hiker backpack (a 25-liter model often sold at Walmart).
The FBI is currently tracing the point of sale for the backpack, which has led to increased law enforcement activity in the Marana, AZ area.
Tensions Between Agencies?
Despite the outward appearance of a “joint investigation,” reports from NewsNation and Fox News suggest there may be friction between local and federal authorities. Sources alleged that the FBI only became involved after reaching out to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department themselves, and there have been claims that federal agents were initially blocked from accessing certain pieces of evidence, including the DNA samples. Sheriff Nanos has dismissed these claims, insisting that the agencies are working in lockstep.
Where Things Stand Now
As of Saturday morning, the roads near the raid site have reopened, but the investigation is far from over. The FBI has doubled the reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s location.
Current Status Table
| Category | Latest Update |
| Nancy Guthrie’s Location | Unknown |
| Suspect Status | 3 detained for questioning; no formal charges yet. |
| Evidence | Unknown DNA profile, recovered gloves, seized Range Rover. |
| Search Area | Catalina Foothills, Marana, and south toward Rio Rico. |
Savannah Guthrie has remained largely private in recent days but continues to share messages of hope on social media, pleading for her mother’s safe return. “We believe she is still alive,” she posted. “Bring her home.”
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Nancy Guthrie SWAT investigation update
This video provides a deep dive into the legal hurdles and agency tensions reported by NewsNation regarding the handling of evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case.