**Nancy Guthrie Found Alive After 20-Day Nightmare: FBI Confirms Safe Location, But Family Awaits Emotional Reunion**
**TUCSON, Arizona – February 21, 2026**
In a long-awaited and emotional breakthrough, the FBI has officially confirmed that **Nancy Guthrie**, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been **located alive** after vanishing from her Tucson home on February 1.
The announcement, released just hours ago, ends one of the most intense and widely followed missing-persons investigations in recent U.S. history—a 20-day search that mobilized hundreds of agents, generated over 30,000 tips, and kept a grieving family and an anxious nation holding its breath.
### The Official FBI Statement (Released February 21, 2026)
“The FBI has confirmed that Nancy Guthrie has been located, bringing an end to the intensive 20-day nationwide search. Preparations are underway to safely return her home; however, she is currently in a state of severe distress and has not yet been able to provide any information regarding the circumstances of her disappearance.”
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who led the joint investigation with the FBI, added in a brief follow-up statement:
“We are profoundly grateful that Nancy has been found alive. Our thoughts are with the Guthrie family as they begin the process of healing. We will continue to work tirelessly to understand exactly what happened and to ensure justice is served.”
### A Rollercoaster of Hope and Heartbreak
Nancy disappeared in the early morning hours of February 1 after a masked intruder was captured on doorbell footage deliberately blocking the camera at 1:47 a.m. Her pacemaker signal abruptly stopped at 2:28 a.m., and blood was later confirmed on the porch. The case was immediately classified as a kidnapping.
The 20-day ordeal saw:
– Multiple SWAT raids (including a major operation ~2 miles from the home on February 13–14 that ended with no arrests)
– DNA analysis of a suspect-linked black glove (no CODIS match)
– High-tech helicopter scans for pacemaker signals
– The summons of a mystery woman for questioning after a “significant” discovery at the scene
– Elimination of the U.S.-Mexico border theory just yesterday
Throughout, Savannah Guthrie shared raw, tearful updates on social media, pleading:
“If you know anything—anything at all—please come forward. It’s never too late.”
### What Happens Next?
While the search for Nancy is over, the investigation into her abduction is far from concluded.
Authorities have not yet released:
– The exact location where Nancy was found
– Whether anyone is in custody or has been charged
– Details about her physical condition beyond “severe distress”
– Any information on the suspect or suspects
Medical teams are currently with Nancy, prioritizing her immediate health needs (she has a serious heart condition and had been without her medications for weeks). Once stabilized, investigators hope she will be able to provide details about her ordeal.
The $100,000 reward remains active for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
For now, the Guthrie family—after weeks of unimaginable pain—can finally begin the long road to reunion and recovery.
Savannah Guthrie has not yet issued a public statement since the FBI announcement, but sources close to the family say they are “overwhelmed with gratitude and cautious relief.”
This is a developing story. We will continue to update as more information becomes available.
What are your feelings right now?
Relief? Joy? Or lingering questions about what really happened?
Share your thoughts, prayers, and support for the Guthrie family in the comments below. After 20 days of darkness, a light has finally broken through.
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