Man questioned about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance says he was released

South China Morning Post Human InterestNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 11, 2026 at 06:49 PM
Man questioned about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance says he was released
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Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother’s home in first sighting there since disappearance

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The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, on February 1st remains under investigation in Tucson, Arizona. The FBI released surveillance footage showing a person with a gun holster, ski mask, and backpack near Guthrie's home the night she went missing. Subsequently, authorities detained a man near the US-Mexico border for questioning in connection to the case. The man, who lives in Rio Rico, Arizona, stated he was released after questioning and denies involvement. Authorities have not confirmed his release or the reason for his initial detention. Deputies and FBI agents also searched a location in Rio Rico.

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The sheriff’s department and FBI agents searched a location in Rio Rico.

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Authorities stopped a man near the US-Mexico border for questioning.

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The FBI released videos of a person wearing a gun holster, ski mask and backpack approaching Nancy Guthrie’s home.

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A man questioned about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance says he was released after questioning.

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Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, disappeared on February 1.

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disappearance 100% nancy guthrie 90% investigation 80% police activity 70% questioning 60% fbi 50% surveillance images 50% rio rico 40%

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