Nancy Guthrie missing case declared cold as FBI reevaluates investigation

Nancy Guthrie, an 84‑year‑old mother of journalist Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home on the night of February 1, 2026. After more than 170 days without a lead, former FBI agent Steve Moore told an interview that the case is "completely cold," noting that the bureau is re‑assigning investigators and considering new investigative approaches.

The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have released doorbell camera images, conducted searches, and appealed for public help, but no suspect has been identified and key digital footage has been lost. In a separate discussion, Ed Smart, father of missing‑person advocate Elizabeth Smart, urged greater police transparency, saying earlier disclosure that Guthrie was likely dead could have directed search efforts toward the desert rather than urban areas.

Family members continue to wait for answers while law‑enforcement agencies assess how to move forward with the stalled investigation.