Nancy Guthrie disappearance day 12: Key FAQs and what we know so far

The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of longtime “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has triggered an intense multi-agency investigation in Tucson, Arizona. The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered Day 12. Authorities believe she was abducted from her home in the early hours of February 1. Surveillance cameras captured a masked individual on her porch. With thousands of tips pouring in, ransom messages under review, and the FBI offering a reward, investigators are racing against time to determine what happened and bring her home safely.

As hundreds of detectives and federal agents continue working the case, authorities say thousands of tips are being reviewed.

Here’s what we know so far.

Investigators believe she was abducted sometime after 1:47 a.m. on February 1, when her doorbell camera disconnected. Her family discovered she was missing late Sunday morning and called 911 at 12:03 p.m.

DNA testing confirmed that blood found on her porch belongs to her, strengthening investigators’ belief that a violent encounter occurred.

Authorities say the person appears to have tampered with the front door camera. However, the footage does not show what happened to Guthrie.

Investigators spent days recovering corrupted or overwritten footage before making the images public.

A man was detained near the U.S.-Mexico border after the surveillance footage was released. His home in Rio Rico was searched, and he was questioned for several hours before being released without charges. Authorities say no suspect or person of interest has been formally identified.

Investigators say they are taking the messages seriously but have not confirmed their authenticity. It is unclear whether there has been direct communication between the family and whoever sent the messages.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have publicly stated they are willing to pay for their mother’s safe return.

However, her family has said they believe she is still alive. Investigators have expressed concern because she requires multiple medications and could face serious medical complications without them.

Blood on the porch matching Nancy Guthrie’s DNA

Surveillance images of an armed, masked individual

A pair of black gloves recovered during searches, now undergoing DNA testing

Investigators have also requested surveillance footage from nearby residents for specific dates in January and early February.

More than 4,000 tips were received within 24 hours of the surveillance images being released. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s safe return.