It only takes one slip-up to end a nightmare. Reports are emerging that Nancy Guthrie’s abductor left behind a ‘fatal’ piece of evidence while trying to evade police. Whether it was a logged GPS ping or a discarded item with a traceable history, this ‘rookie’ error has changed the search into a pinpointed recovery mission. He wanted a ransom; now he’s going to get a reckoning.

The black-and-white clips and still photos depict a person wearing a ski mask, gloves, long sleeves, pants, and a backpack approaching the door

🚨 BREAKING: The ‘Rookie’ Kidnapper Who Snatched Savannah Guthrie’s 84-Year-Old Mom Just Made the DUMBEST Mistake Ever… and It Could Cost Him EVERYTHING! 😱

Imagine thinking you’re a master criminal… you sneak up to the door in the dead of night, mask on, gun ready, heart pounding… then you RIP the security camera right off the wall to “erase” the evidence. Rookie move. HUGE rookie move.

You NEED to see this disturbing clip before it’s everywhere. Who is this masked figure? Click the link below to watch the raw video and read the full shocking details… your jaw will drop. 👇

Federal authorities on Tuesday released previously unavailable surveillance images and video showing an armed, masked individual at the front door of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie’s home in the early morning hours of February 1, the day she was reported missing from her Tucson-area residence.

The footage, recovered from a Google Nest doorbell camera despite initial indications that no video existed, marks the first visual evidence made public in the case that has drawn national attention due to Guthrie’s connection to NBC “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie.

Surveillance photos and videos released by the FBI showing a subject in the disappearance of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, could “break this case wide open,” according to a retired FBI special agent.

The video footage and images show a person outside Nancy Guthrie’s front door in Tucson, Arizona, wearing a ski mask and gloves and carrying a backpack and what appears to be a weapon.

“Take a look at each piece of clothing. Each article that he has. The weapon. The backpack. Look at his eyebrows. The ski mask. Look at those things individually. And then, collectively, watch how he walks. Look at his gait. Look at the person’s demeanor,” retired special agent Jason Pack told CBS News on Tuesday, of what he would be looking at specifically in the images. “Does somebody recognize how somebody walks like that? Somebody’s gonna know that if this is a relative of theirs or a friend or a co-worker, somebody will know them.”


The FBI said law enforcement uncovered the images showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera on the morning of Guthrie’s disappearance. The 84-year-old was reported missing Feb. 1.

In one video, the person approaches the front door and raises a gloved hand in front of the security camera on Nancy Guthrie’s front door before walking away. Another video shows the person facing the camera and holding a flashlight in their mouth before covering the camera lens with what law enforcement officials told CBS News appears to be prairie brush.
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Two of the images released by the FBI of a subject seen on surveillance video in the Nancy Guthrie case.FBI 

The masked figure possibly has a gun on the front of their belt, law enforcement sources said. Two law enforcement sources told CBS News the individual in the images is considered a subject that they are seeking to identify. The person at this point is not considered a suspect or a person of interest, according to the sources.

Lance Leising, a retired supervisory agent with the FBI, told “CBS Evening News” anchor Tony Dokoupil what he saw in the videos was “someone who has taken great planning to hide their appearance, yet poor planning and poor professionalism as to how they approached this door and the ultimate crime scene.”

Pack said, “You’re also able now to go out with a photo of the person, back into the neighborhoods, back to the larger area of Tucson there, with a photo and say, ‘Do you know this person? Have you seen these backpacks? Have you seen somebody carrying a holster like that?’”

Mary Ellen O’Toole, a former senior FBI profiler, also told CBS News the subject’s attire could give away their identity.

“It’s not unrealistic, and it’s happened in other cases, where the offender actually does a dress rehearsal before they go out and commit the crime. They want to make sure everything fits. Everything feels right. Everything’s where it’s supposed to be on their body,” O’Toole said. “So, it’s possible that somebody watching that will say, ‘I saw when he went through that dress rehearsal. I saw that clothing.’”
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Two of the images released by the FBI of a subject seen on surveillance video in the Nancy Guthrie case.FBI 

The images, captured by a Nest camera at Nancy Guthrie’s home, were released Tuesday, 10 days after she went missing. Asked why it took so long to find the footage, Pack said, “The FBI has recovered a needle in the haystack.” The FBI and the sheriff’s department said the images were recovered from “residual data located in backend systems.” Two law enforcement sources told CBS News the FBI worked with Google to get the Nest camera video.

“The fact that they’re able to go when there’s no subscription and it’s just out there in cyberspace … is actually really remarkable,” Pack said.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters last week that Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera was disconnected at about 1:47 a.m. the day she was abducted. One of the house cameras then detected what the system classified as a person at around 2:12 a.m. Nanos said at the time that video footage wasn’t immediately available because Nancy Guthrie’s home wasn’t subscribed to that service, and footage would be overwritten after a period of time.

Both Pack and Leising told CBS News it’s likely there is more footage that the FBI is either trying to recover or has already recovered and is not releasing to the public, noting there were more cameras inside the home.

Pack also said there could be evidence on the welcome mat outside the door, which the person appears to have stepped on.

“Hopefully they’ve collected that welcome mat to see if there’s any trace evidence on there from dirt or from gravel or from whatever else that may place him in certain other areas of the city or the country,” he said. “So if any kind of piece of dirt off of your shoe, those types of things, the lab’s gonna be able to take a known sample from the area and see, does that actually belong there too?”

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have released several videos pleading with their mother’s abductor or abductors to bring her home. A deadline from an apparent ransom note that demanded payment in bitcoin passed Monday, and an FBI spokesperson told CBS News the bureau wasn’t aware of any continued communication between the Guthrie family and the suspected kidnappers.

Savannah Guthrie on Tuesday responded to the new images on Instagram, writing, “Someone out there recognizes this person. We believe she is still out there. Bring her home.”

No suspects have been identified in the investigation as of Monday night.

Pack said that, in addition to someone possibly recognizing the subject, the release of the images could put pressure on the person.

“Usually, that’s when the criminals will make mistakes,” he said.

“They’re gonna feel the pressure. So they’re making decisions right now. They know somebody’s gonna recognize that backpack. It’s just a matter of time where somebody’s gonna recognize the clothing they’re wearing or his eyebrows or his gait,” Pack added. “So I think the pressure is really on them, and it’s what investigators are counting on so they can flush them out and find where they are.”

Anyone with possible information on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is asked to call 520-882-7463. The FBI also set up a tip line, at 800-CALL-FBI, and is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of people involved in her disappearance.

“FBI BREAKTHROUGH: The mask is about to come off. Federal investigators have confirmed the recovery of a glove belonging to the suspect in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping—and it’s a forensic goldmine. 🧬🏛️  The glove contains a clear DNA profile, providing the ‘smoking gun’ evidence needed to identify the masked individual once and for all. No more hiding in the shadows. With this genetic footprint, the FBI is closing in fast. The countdown to an arrest has officially begun. See the forensic details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.
“FBI BOMBSHELL: The search for Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper just hit a massive breakthrough. Federal agents have recovered a glove belonging to the masked suspect, and it’s carrying the one thing he couldn’t hide: HIS DNA. 🧬🏛️  This forensic ‘smoking gun’ is the key investigators needed to unmask the monster behind the abduction. The trail is no longer cold—the DNA is being processed as we speak, and an arrest is imminent. The secrets of the desert are finally being exposed. Full forensic update in the comments below.
**”A HERO AT 12, A FIGHTER FOREVER. The halls of Tumbler Ridge High School will never forget the name Maya Gebala—the unsung hero who stared down a monster to protect her friends. But as she remains in critical condition at BC Children’s Hospital, the ‘miracle’ we’ve been praying for has taken a gut-wrenching turn.  The latest updates from her hospital bed offer a haunting mix of hope and heartbreak. Her mother has just come forward with a revelation about the doctors’ warnings that will shatter your heart all over again. It’s not just about surviving anymore; it’s about the permanent scars left behind by a shooter fueled by darkness.  While Maya shows flashes of strength, the medical team is issuing a stark reality check on the damage caused by the bullet fragments still lodged in her brain. The bravery she showed that day came at a cost no child should ever have to pay. You need to read the Full Family Statement and the terrifying ‘Final Warning’ issued by her neurosurgeons today—a detail so tragic it has left the entire nation in shock. Maya stood for us; now we must stand for her. Full details and the prayer vigil schedule in the comments below.
**”A MOTHER’S WORST FEARS REALIZED. 💔🚨 12-year-old Maya Gebala, the unsung hero of the Tumbler Ridge High School tragedy, remains in critical condition at BC Children’s Hospital—and the latest updates from her bedside are a devastating mix of hope and heartbreak.  While we cling to every small sign of life, the details Maya’s mother just shared about the doctors’ latest warnings will break your heart all over again. The road to recovery isn’t just long; it’s a battleground. As Maya fights for a future she nearly gave up to save her classmates, the medical team is being brutally honest about the permanent toll the ‘sinister’ shooter’s actions have taken on her young body.  From the bullet fragments still posing a threat to the uncertainty of her neurological recovery, the weight of this nightmare is growing heavier by the hour. You need to see the Full Family Statement and the specific ‘Warning’ doctors issued today that has left the community in tears. Maya protected her friends—now, she needs the world to pray for her. Full medical breakdown and how to support the Gebala family in the comments.
THE END OF HOPE: THE FINAL DISCOVERY 🕊️💔 **”A NATION’S HEART BREAKS WITH SAVANNAH. The hope that sustained us for weeks has officially vanished, replaced by a grief so profound it has brought the world of broadcast news to a standstill. Today, February 15, 2026, the Tucson Police Department delivered the final, devastating update we all feared: the search for Nancy Guthrie has reached its tragic conclusion.  In a broadcast that will be remembered for years, Savannah Guthrie appeared live, unable to hold back the tears as she shared the news that her mother would not be coming home. Her raw, trembling voice transformed this investigation into a visceral lesson in loss and the fragility of life. Forensic evidence discovered in the remote Arizona desert led authorities to the final location, shifting this mission from a rescue to a criminal pursuit for justice.  Savannah’s courage in this moment is nothing short of heroic. You won’t believe the heartbreaking final message she shared about the last time she spoke to her mother—a detail so personal it has left even veteran reporters in tears. Before the family requests privacy, you need to see the Full Live Transcript and the Digital Memorial Tribute below. The desert has given up its secrets, but the cost has been far too high. Full details of the ‘Final Discovery’ in the comments.
**”A DAUGHTER’S WORST NIGHTMARE. 🚨🕯️ The world of broadcast news came to a standstill today as Savannah Guthrie delivered the final, heartbreaking update on her mother’s disappearance. Live on air, with a voice trembling from a grief too profound for words, Savannah confirmed that Nancy Guthrie has been found in the outskirts of the Arizona desert.  What was once a high-profile search is now a pursuit for criminal justice. The grace Savannah has shown in the face of this ‘Final Discovery’ is nothing short of heroic, but the cost of the truth has been devastating. Even veteran reporters were left in tears by the personal details Savannah shared about their final moments together. Find the full details of the investigation and join the community in honoring Nancy’s memory in the comments below.
**”A GLIMMER OF LIGHT ON DAY 4. 🚨💪 Maya Gebala is showing the world what it means to fight. Nurses report that she is now trying to initiate her own breaths and is showing pupil response—small signs that mean everything in this critical hour.  The family’s message is simple: One breath at a time. They are seeing the progress they’ve been praying for. She isn’t giving up, and neither are we. Stay with us for the full update on Maya’s condition in the first comment.
“BEYOND THE BROADCAST. 📺💔 As the search for Savannah Guthrie’s family continues, Craig Melvin is proving that friendship goes far deeper than the studio lights. Choosing to step away from the headlines to offer his unwavering support, Craig’s gesture has touched the hearts of millions. In a world of constant noise, his silence speaks volumes. It’s a testament to a bond that refuses to let a colleague walk through the fire alone. We stand with Savannah, and we applaud the kindness that reminds us we are human first, and professionals second. 🕊️
“MORE THAN JUST COLLEAGUES. 📺💔 Putting humanity before the broadcast, Craig Melvin has paused his major career plans to support Savannah Guthrie during her family’s darkest hour. No search for medals, no chasing cameras—just the quiet power of being there. As the agony of the search continues, Craig’s decision serves as a beacon of light, reminding us all that showing up for each other is the most important role we can ever play. True friendship shines brightest in the shadows.