A person of interest has been detained after authorities release new photos in Nancy Guthrie case; West Valley police shooting under investigation; and more – here’s a look at your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
1. Person detained in connection to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance

Fox News Digital confirmed a person of interest in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has been detained on Tuesday night.
2. New photos in Nancy Guthrie case

The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department have released newly recovered images that show “an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance.”
3. Locals express concerns after new discoveries in Guthrie case

Residents in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson are reacting with a mix of dread and renewed hope following the release of surveillance footage in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
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Police established a major presence at theΒ home of Nancy Guthrie, sealing off the property with crime scene tape and deploying K-9 units and search teams in tactical uniforms as the search for theΒ missing 84-year-oldΒ entered its fourth day.
The Pima County Sheriffβs Department returned to the residence with multiple law enforcement vehicles and personnel, despite having previously released the home to the family after processing it as a crime scene. Authorities said the home remains part of an active investigation even though it has been turned over toΒ the Guthrie family.
The renewed police activity comes asΒ authorities shot down reportsΒ a family member is a prime suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of βTodayβ show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Banfield: Source gives info on cameras, clues and possible suspect in Guthrie caseΒ
βAt this point, investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest,β the sheriffβs departmentΒ said in a statementΒ Wednesday. βThe sharing of unverified accusations or false information is irresponsible and does not assist the investigation.β
DNA samples collected at Nancy Guthrieβs home
Federal agents, some wearing shirts identifying them as part of an Internet Crimes Against Children task force, were also seen entering and leaving the home of Nancy Guthrieβs daughter Annie in Tucson.
The sheriffβs department said detectives from various units often wear different uniforms based on their assignments and that acronyms on shirts are not indicative of particular crimes associated with the case.
Police are awaiting lab results from DNA samples collected at the scene. The sheriff has not confirmed whether the samples were blood, but NewsNationΒ documented a blood trailΒ leading to Guthrieβs front door.
The sheriffβs department said it is also reviewing all recent cases in the area, including a possible trespassing report on Jan. 4 in the 6700 block of North Longfellow Drive near the Guthrie home.
NewsNation learned Wednesday that federal agents from a team that has multiple tasks, including analysis of technology, cellphones and computers, were seen visiting Annie Guthrieβs home, where Savannah Guthrie is believed to be staying. The agents entered the house briefly before leaving.
Savannah Guthrie appeals to captors: βWe need to knowβ Nancy is aliveΒ
NewsNation also saw deputies conducting what appeared to be a grid search in a field near Nancy Guthrieβs home Wednesday, and a helicopter circled low over the property Tuesday night with deputies looking out for something.
Camera missing from front door
A Ring camera that had been mounted on the front of the home appeared to have been removed, which the sheriff said investigators noticed and are examining.
The home is equipped with several cameras, and detectives are working with technology companies to determine how many cameras were present and whether footage is available.
βTodayβ show co-host Savannah Guthrie made an appeal Wednesday to whoever is allegedly holding her missing mother, saying her family has heard reports of a ransom letter but needs proof Nancy Guthrie is alive before they can negotiate. (NewsNation)
Police established a major presence at the home of Nancy Guthrie, sealing off the property with crime scene tape and deploying K-9 units and search teams in tactical uniforms as the search for the missing 84-year-old entered its fourth day. (NewsNation)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA β MAY 04: Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBCβs βToday Showβ live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
TODAY β Pictured: Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie on Thursday, June 15, 2023 β (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)
Missing personβs flyer showing Nancy Guthrie (Pima County Sheriffβs Office)
A flyer offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information on Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of βTodayβ show host Savannah Guthrie. (Pima County Attorneyβs 88-CRIME)
TODAY β Pictured: Savannah Guthrie and mom Nancy, Jenna Bush Hager on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 β (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
TODAY β Pictured: Savannah Guthrie and mom Nancy, Jenna Bush Hager on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 β (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
Nancy GuthrieβsΒ pacemaker data stopped syncing
Authorities are also attempting to access data from Guthrieβs pacemaker, which reportedly stopped syncing with her Apple devices at around 2 a.m. Sunday.
The sheriff would not confirm a time window of the abduction, fearing it would discourage additional tips.
No suspect in search for Savannah Guthrieβs mother: SheriffΒ
More than 100 investigators are said to be working on the case, and authorities are still awaiting test results on other evidence, including DNA samples and fingerprints.
βThat lab will report back to us what they find,β Nanos said. βSo far, what weβve found from that lab is nothing that would tell us this is who did this.β
When was Nancy Guthrie reported missing?
Savannah Guthrie is believed to be staying at her sisterβs home, where neighbors have brought food and board games. Multiple security details were stationed outside. Annie Guthrie and her brother Cameron were spotted arriving at the home around midday after leaving for an unknown destination earlier.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:45 p.m. Jan. 31 when family members dropped her off at home after dinner. She has trouble walking even 50 yards on her own and requires critical daily medication, authorities said.
Sheriff Chris Nanos said she does not have dementia and would not simply wander off.
βWe have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here. Sheβs present. Sheβs alive, and we want to save her,β Nanos said.
Nancy Guthrie has not been seen since Saturday night. She missed her regular Sunday church service, prompting family members to call the police.
Police discovered βsuspicious circumstancesβ at the residence and have designated it a crime scene.
SheriffΒ investigatesΒ allegedΒ ransomΒ note
Authorities are investigating several ransom notes sent to TMZ and at least two Arizona television stations. Tucson station KGUN reported receiving a note demanding millions in bitcoin or Nancy Guthrie would be killed. The station said the note references two pieces of crime scene evidence that have not been disclosed publicly.
The sheriff confirmed they showed an alleged ransom letter to the Guthrie family.
Savannah Guthrie to alleged captors: Prove my mother is alive
On Wednesday, Savannah Guthrie published aΒ video on Instagram appealing to her motherβs presumed captors, asking for proof of life.
βWe too have heard the reports about a ransom letter in the media,β Guthrie said, appearing with two siblings in the video. βAs a family, we are doing everything that we can. We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her.β
Guthrie addressed the alleged kidnappers directly: βWe want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us.β
President Trump pledges support
In aΒ postΒ on Truth Social, President Trump said he spoke with Savannah Guthrie and that federal law enforcement would be at the familyβs disposal.
I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the familyβs, and Local Law Enforcementβs, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY. We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely. The prayers of our Nation are with her and her family. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT NANCY! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
Reward offered for information regarding Nancy Guthrie
AΒ rewardΒ of up to $2,500 has been offered for information. Guthrie stands 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes. Itβs unknown what she was wearing when she went missing.













