Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigators work with Walmart after identifying suspect’s backpack

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by By SCOTT BAUERFebruary 16, 2026 at 08:53 PM

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Investigators are working with Walmart to find leads in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home on January 31, 2026. Authorities found Guthrie's blood on her porch and ransom notes were sent to news outlets. The FBI released surveillance video showing a masked person with a handgun holster outside Guthrie's home the night she went missing. The Pima County Sheriff identified the suspect's backpack as a 25-liter "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack," sold exclusively at Walmart. Investigators are collaborating with Walmart management to identify potential suspects.

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