Car believed to belong to Nancy Guthrie towed from her home

The vehicle was previously seen in the garage of her home.

PIMA COUNTY, Ariz. — A vehicle believed to belong to Nancy Guthrie was towed by authorities on Friday night from her home, according to NBC News. Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson home on January 31, according to officials.

Photo and video records of Guthrie’s home show that the car being taken from the residence was previously in the garage and is believed to belong to her, according to NBC News.

Pima County authorities said Friday they are “aware” of a new message received regarding Guthrie’s disappearance. Investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its “authenticity,” a post on the Pima County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page read.

President Donald Trump said on Friday on Air Force One that he expects to have answers in the case soon.

“We have some things that I think will maybe come out, reasonably soon, from DOJ or FBI or whoever, that could be definitive. A lot of things have happened with regard to that horrible situation in the last couple of hours.”

Guthrie, mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing when she failed to show up for a church event. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said evidence at the 84-year-old’s Tucson home suggests that she was taken from the residence “against her will.”

The FBI confirmed to 12News that law enforcement was going door-to-door in Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood on Friday, searching for more information.

No suspects or persons of interest have been identified in the case as of Friday.

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The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement regarding a new message in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

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Horrifying Developments in the Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: DNA Evidence and CCTV Claims Spark Intense Speculation

The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has gripped the nation since she vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home in late January 2026. What began as a missing person case quickly escalated into a suspected kidnapping, with blood evidence, ransom notes, and now swirling unverified claims about DNA and surveillance footage intensifying public scrutiny. Recent sensational reports circulating online allege that DNA belonging to Nancy’s son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, was discovered inside a car towed from her garage, paired with “shocking” CCTV footage. These assertions, while alarming, remain unsubstantiated by official sources and appear rooted in rumor rather than confirmed fact.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, after dinner and games at the home of her daughter Annie Guthrie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni. Authorities, including Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, confirmed Cioni drove her home, dropping her off around 9:48–9:50 p.m., when her garage door was captured opening and closing on camera. He reportedly waited until she was safely inside before leaving. The next morning, family members discovered her missing after she failed to attend church, prompting a 911 call around noon on February 1.

The scene at her Catalina Foothills residence revealed troubling signs: blood drops on the front porch and doorway, later confirmed via rushed DNA testing to match Nancy Guthrie’s profile. Sheriff Nanos emphasized that other DNA samples from the home belonged to the owner, with additional forensic analysis ongoing. No foreign DNA has been publicly tied to any individual, including family members. The home showed evidence of forced entry or disturbance, including a disconnected Nest doorbell camera removed around 1:47 a.m. on February 1, followed by motion detection at 2:12 a.m.—though no video was recoverable due to a lapsed subscription. A pacemaker app linked to her phone disconnected around 2:28 a.m., adding to the eerie timeline.

Investigators towed a vehicle from Nancy’s garage for examination, a standard step in such probes, though details remain limited. Reports also mention FBI interest in a potential “hidden camera” on the roof. Multiple ransom demands surfaced, including emails to media outlets like TMZ demanding cryptocurrency payments. One sender, Derrick Callella from California, was arrested for an imposter note. Authorities continue evaluating these communications, with a $50,000 FBI reward for information leading to her recovery or arrests.

Amid the investigation, speculation has centered on Tommaso Cioni, an Italian-born AP biology teacher at BASIS Oro Valley who has lived in Tucson since around 2006. As the last known person to see Nancy alive, he has faced intense online scrutiny. Journalist Ashleigh Banfield cited an unnamed law enforcement source claiming Cioni “may be the prime suspect,” linking it to the towed vehicle (possibly belonging to Annie) and suggestions of family knowledge of the home’s security setup. Some reports mentioned Nest cameras being “smashed” and a back door left open.

However, official statements have pushed back firmly. Sheriff Nanos described such reporting as “reckless” and stressed no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly identified. “Everybody’s still a suspect in our eyes,” he said, refusing to rule anyone out—including family, the Uber driver who took Nancy to dinner, or others with access—but emphasizing thorough vetting of all leads. No charges or formal suspect status has been announced for Cioni or anyone else. Authorities reiterated their belief Nancy may still be alive, urging the public to avoid unverified rumors that could hinder the probe.

The case has drawn parallels to other high-profile abductions, fueled by the family’s prominence and disturbing elements like blood evidence and fake ransom attempts. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, including Annie and brother Camron, have issued emotional public pleas for her safe return and for any captors to make contact, stressing the need for verifiable proof of life amid risks of manipulated media.

As the search enters its second week, investigators have expanded efforts, including follow-up sweeps of the property, analysis of technological data, and coordination with federal agencies. Neighbors reported prior trespassing concerns, and police appealed for nearby surveillance footage. No major breakthroughs have been publicly confirmed, and the focus remains on following credible leads while debunking hoaxes.

The alarming claims of Tommaso Cioni’s DNA in a towed car and “shocking” CCTV remain unverified, with no supporting evidence from law enforcement or reputable outlets. Such details often emerge from social media speculation or misinterpretations of routine investigative steps like vehicle towing for forensic review. Until official confirmation, they should be treated with caution to avoid compromising the active investigation.

The Guthrie family continues to hold out hope, with pleas echoing nationwide: bring Nancy home safely.