KEY POINT
- President Trump viewed surveillance footage released by the FBI showing a masked, armed person near Nancy Guthrie’s home.
- FBI Director Kash Patel said the images were previously inaccessible due to technical issues and were recovered with law enforcement assistance.
- Authorities are asking the public for tips as the investigation continues without an identified suspect.
TUCSON, Ariz. — President Donald Trump reviewed newly released FBI surveillance images on Tuesday related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of NBC “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
The images show a masked, armed individual at Guthrie’s Arizona home, prompting renewed public attention and federal involvement in the case.
Nancy Guthrie went missing earlier this month in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Authorities released video and photographs captured by her home security system showing a masked figure appearing to tamper with the doorbell camera around the time of her disappearance.
The White House said President Trump reviewed the footage and has urged Americans to provide any information that could aid the investigation.
Guthrie was last seen at her residence on February 1, when she did not attend a scheduled activity. Law enforcement classified her disappearance as a potential abduction, citing evidence suggesting she may have been taken against her will. The case has drawn national attention due to her daughter’s high profile role in broadcast journalism.
Early in the investigation, technical issues prevented full access to surveillance footage. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department collaborated with private sector technology partners to recover data from systems that were inaccessible or corrupted. This effort resulted in the release of previously unseen images and video clips.
FBI Footage and Presidential Review.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted the images online, noting that the footage showed a person wearing a mask and gloves, carrying a backpack, and appearing armed.
The individual was captured at Guthrie’s front door and seemed to interfere with the security camera. Patel emphasized that the images could provide critical investigative leads.
Leavitt told reporters that Trump and she reviewed the footage together and reiterated the president’s appeal for public assistance. “The president encourages anyone with knowledge of this individual to contact the FBI immediately,” she said, adding that the White House continues to support the Guthrie family during this difficult time.
Criminologist Dr. Laura Hudson, senior researcher at the Trace Evidence Institute, said, “Recovered surveillance footage can be a game changer for investigations. While it may not instantly identify a suspect, public engagement can generate critical leads.”
Sheriff Chris Nanos of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department highlighted the seriousness of the case, noting that Guthrie’s age and medical conditions make her disappearance particularly concerning. Law enforcement is treating the case as an active abduction investigation, and forensic analysis is ongoing.
Savannah Guthrie posted the images publicly, asking the community for help. “We remain hopeful for her safe return,” she said. Local residents have expressed shock at the case. Maria Emerson, who lives near Guthrie’s home, said, “Seeing someone like that at her door is frightening. It brings this tragedy close to home for all of us.”
Investigators continue to examine additional surveillance footage from surrounding areas and are pursuing tips from the public. Law enforcement has emphasized that no suspects have yet been publicly identified, and authorities are carefully analyzing the recovered video for forensic clues. The FBI indicated that more data could be released as it becomes available.
The release of new footage and the president’s personal review highlights the urgency and national attention surrounding the Nancy Guthrie case.
Authorities are relying on recovered surveillance material, public tips, and interagency cooperation to locate Guthrie and identify the individual captured on camera.
