Michael Feldman, husband of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has publicly shared a deeply emotional appeal following the FBI’s release of surveillance images and video showing a masked, armed individual outside the home of his 84-year-old mother-in-law, Nancy Guthrie. The footage, recovered from residual data after the doorbell camera was tampered with, depicts a person in a ski mask and gloves approaching the front door in Tucson, Arizona, on the morning of February 1, 2026 — the day Nancy was reported missing after failing to join a friend for a virtual church service the previous afternoon.
Feldman reposted the black-and-white stills and clips on Instagram, writing: “Someone out there may recognize this person. Please help us. Bring her home.” His 13-word message captured the raw desperation felt by the entire family, who have maintained hope that Nancy, despite her age and medical needs including a pacemaker, heart issues, and daily medications, remains alive. The plea echoed Savannah’s own posts, where she urged the public: “We believe she is still alive. Bring her home.” Both emphasized contacting the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900 with any information.
The images show the suspect carrying a backpack and what appears to be a holstered handgun positioned unusually at the front of their waistband — a detail retired FBI agents have called “bizarre” and potentially indicative of inexperience with firearms. One expert suggested the individual might be an “amateur” kidnapper, noting awkward handling of the weapon and hurried movements while attempting to obscure the camera. The person is described as possibly male, though some online observers debate the build and features visible through the mask’s eye holes. No facial recognition is feasible due to the full coverage, but authorities hope distinctive elements like clothing, gait, backpack style, or height (gauged from doorframe proportions) could lead to identification.
Nancy Guthrie vanished under suspicious circumstances. She was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on January 31, 2026, when dropped off at her Catalina Foothills home after dinner with family, including daughter Annie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni. By noon the next day, concern mounted when she missed her planned online service. Investigators found signs of foul play: blood on the porch confirmed as hers via DNA, her Apple Watch and phone left behind (with the pacemaker connection dropping around 2:30 a.m.), and evidence the camera was disabled. Authorities quickly classified it as an abduction, believing she was taken against her will.
The case has drawn massive attention, with the Pima County Sheriff’s tip line receiving nearly 18,000 calls in the days following the FBI’s February 10 release of the footage. Over 4,000 tips flooded in within 24 hours at one point, prompting an intensive search across desert terrain, foothills, roadways, and neighborhoods near the home. FBI agents and local deputies have combed cactus-filled areas, knocked on doors, and set up tents for on-site processing. A reward stands at $50,000 for information leading to her safe return.
Multiple ransom notes have surfaced, including ones sent to local media and TMZ, demanding Bitcoin payments with specific deadlines that have passed without further contact or proof of life. One note was deemed likely authentic due to details only the abductor would know, while others — including fake texts to family members — led to arrests of imposters unrelated to the crime. No verified communication from the kidnapper has been confirmed recently, though speculation persists about financially motivated motives given Nancy’s age and family prominence.
Family members, including Savannah (who has been absent from the “Today” show to support the search in Arizona), her siblings, and Feldman, have released emotional videos pleading directly with the abductor(s) for Nancy’s return. They have expressed willingness to negotiate if it means her safety. Savannah shared home videos honoring her mother’s life, emphasizing her faith, warmth, and importance to the family.
Experts note the released footage could “break the case wide open” by crowdsourcing recognition of non-facial clues. The suspect’s proximity to the camera while tampering may yield overlooked details like unique posture or items. Privacy concerns have arisen over the recovery of “lost” backend data from the Nest-like system, but authorities defend it as critical to the investigation.
As Day 13 approaches, the search intensifies with no arrests of a prime suspect. A person of interest detained near the U.S.-Mexico border was released after questioning yielded no connection. The investigation remains active, treating Nancy as alive while pursuing every lead. The emotional toll on the Guthrie family is evident in Feldman’s plea — a husband’s quiet support turned public cry for help in one of the most high-profile missing persons cases of the year.
The nation watches, hoping these haunting images prompt the breakthrough that brings Nancy home safely. Until then, the masked figure remains the key mystery, and every shared post or tip could make the difference.
