Overnight SWAT raids lead to 3 detained in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

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Overnight SWAT operations in the search for Nancy Guthrie led to multiple arrests and the towing of a vehicle, with authorities executing operations at various locations tied to the case.

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Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie carried out overnight SWAT operations that resulted in detained and the towing of a vehicle, marking a significant escalation in a multi-agency search that has drawn national attention.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said tactical teams executed operations at several locations tied to Guthrie’s case. Officials did not immediately release the identities of those detained or specify potential charges.

Fox News reported at least three people were detained at a home two miles from Guthrie’s Arizona residence. Authorities were seen removing items from the Range Rover and taking pictures. The driver was taken into custody.

Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, have intensified efforts in recent days as investigators analyze surveillance footage, forensic evidence and thousands of public tips.

Investigators say video captured a masked individual near Guthrie’s home around the time she disappeared. The person appeared to be wearing gloves and carrying a dark backpack – items authorities now believe could be key to identifying a suspect.

Officials confirmed that gloves recovered during searches are undergoing forensic testing. Authorities are examining the items for DNA and other trace evidence. Investigators also said unknown DNA has been collected during the investigation but have not disclosed where it was found or whether it matches any individual.

The sheriff’s department described the suspect seen in surveillance footage as a man of average build, approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, who was reportedly seen tampering with a doorbell camera near the residence.

Search activity has expanded across the Tucson area in recent days, with authorities executing court-authorized searches and requesting surveillance footage from residents and businesses nearby.

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, continues without resolution as of February 15, 2026 (early morning Hanoi time, aligning with late February 14 in Tucson). The gray Range Rover towed from the Culver’s parking lot late Friday night/early Saturday remains a focal point of public interest and speculation, especially with reports—and now a follower-submitted screenshot from a live stream—suggesting a similar vehicle was seen driving near Nancy’s home earlier.

Recap of the Range Rover Incident

During the multi-site law enforcement operation on February 13–14:

A gray Range Rover SUV (late-model, per descriptions) was stopped in the Culver’s parking lot at First Avenue and River Road in Tucson—about 2 miles (roughly 5-minute drive) from Nancy’s residence in the Catalina Foothills/Shadow Hills area.
FBI agents and Pima County Sheriff’s deputies photographed the vehicle’s exterior and interior extensively, focusing on the rear hatch/trunk area. They used thin plastic tarps/sheets to obscure views while examining/photographing contents (no other doors were visibly opened in footage).
The license plate was covered (possibly with yellow legal pad paper, though unclear who placed it—could be authorities for processing privacy or pre-existing).
A tow truck removed the vehicle for further examination (likely impound/forensics).
A man (driver/occupant) was detained/handcuffed during a traffic stop tied to the broader operation, questioned, and released without charges. At least 2–3 others were briefly held at a nearby residence (including reports of a mother and son), but Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed no arrests, no one in custody, and no breakthrough announced. He described it as pursuing a “good lead” from a tip, with disappointment over prior unrelated detentions.

Mainstream coverage (NY Post, Fox News, NYT, CNN, Newsweek, AP via Guardian) consistently notes the activity occurred near (but not at) Nancy’s home, with the Range Rover’s connection to the case unconfirmed officially. Some outlets called it “linked” based on timing and proximity; others noted uncertainty. No details emerged on contents of the trunk, ownership, or why it drew scrutiny (e.g., no public confirmation of evidence removal or matches to case elements like the suspect’s backpack).

The Screenshot and “Drive-By” Speculation

Your follower’s screenshot from a live stream (likely KGUN9, FOX 10 Phoenix, or similar on-scene feeds covering the investigation) reportedly shows a gray Range Rover (or similar SUV) passing by Nancy’s house or the immediate area. This raises questions about whether it’s the same vehicle towed later.

It’s plausible but unverified:

People sometimes drive by crime scenes out of curiosity, to gawk, or even insert themselves (e.g., “rubbernecking,” amateur sleuthing, or in rare cases, suspects returning to monitor progress—though that’s speculative and rare without evidence).
Live streams from reporters (e.g., Jonathan Lee Riches/JLR or local affiliates) often capture ambient traffic near sealed-off zones or during extended coverage.
If the screenshot shows timing/location matching pre-tow activity (e.g., Thursday/Friday streams before the Culver’s stop), it could indicate the vehicle was in the vicinity earlier—potentially explaining why it was targeted in a traffic stop.
However, gray Range Rovers (especially popular models like Sport or similar) are common in upscale Tucson areas like Catalina Foothills. Visual matches alone (color/make) don’t confirm identity without plate, VIN, or other identifiers.

No public reports or X posts directly corroborate a “same vehicle” drive-by in the screenshot context beyond user speculation (e.g., Facebook comments noting “the same Range Rover… in JLR’s stream”). Official sources haven’t addressed any drive-by sightings or linked the towed SUV to prior proximity footage.

Broader Case Context

Nancy remains missing since late January 31/early February 1, 2026. Concerns persist for her health (medications, pacemaker disconnected ~2:28 a.m. February 1, mobility/chronic pain).
Unidentified DNA (not from Nancy/close contacts) from her property is in lab testing.
Over 13,000 tips; $100,000 FBI reward active.
Family pleas continue; no verified proof of life or direct ransom contact beyond unconfirmed notes.
Authorities urge avoiding rumor—focus on official channels.

This Range Rover development, while dramatic (photos, tarps, tow), fits the pattern of pursuing leads without immediate resolution. If the screenshot vehicle matches, it could strengthen interest in it as a “person/vehicle of interest,” but confirmation would come from forensics or announcements—not speculation.

Prayers for Nancy’s safe return and clarity soon. Submit any verifiable info (including screenshots) directly to FBI/Pima County tips lines.