Michael Feldman, the husband of NBC’s “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, made his first public statement in the high-profile disappearance of his 84-year-old mother-in-law, Nancy Guthrie, by reposting FBI-released surveillance images on Instagram with a poignant 13-word appeal: “Someone out there may recognize this person. Please help us. Bring her home.” The post, shared on February 10, 2026, came hours after federal authorities disseminated black-and-white stills and brief video clips recovered from residual backend data of Nancy’s doorbell camera system, showing a masked individual tampering with the device in the early morning hours of February 1 — the day she vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home.

The footage depicts a person clad in a ski mask, dark gloves, long sleeves, pants, sneakers, and a backpack approaching the front porch. One clip captures the suspect using a gloved hand and nearby foliage to obscure the camera lens, while another reveals a holstered handgun positioned unusually at the front of the waistband — a detail former FBI agents described as “bizarre” and potentially indicative of amateur handling. The suspect’s build suggests male, though public speculation online varies, with no clear facial features visible due to full coverage. Authorities emphasized non-facial identifiers: gait, posture, backpack style, height relative to the doorframe, clothing details, and the awkward firearm carry as potential keys to identification.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on January 31, 2026, after being dropped off at her Catalina Foothills residence following dinner with family members, including daughter Annie and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni. Concern escalated the next day when she failed to join a friend for a scheduled virtual church service around noon. Investigators discovered blood on the porch (DNA-confirmed as hers), her Apple Watch and phone abandoned inside (with her pacemaker signal dropping around 2:30 a.m.), and clear evidence the camera had been deliberately disabled. The case was swiftly classified as an abduction, with the family and authorities believing she was taken against her will.

The release of the images triggered an immediate surge in public engagement. The Pima County Sheriff’s tip line and FBI channels received thousands of calls within hours, totaling over 18,000 tips in the ensuing days. A $50,000 reward was announced for information leading to Nancy’s safe return. Searches expanded aggressively across desert foothills, canyons, roadways, and neighborhoods, with FBI agents, local deputies, and support teams scouring cactus-laden terrain on foot and by vehicle. A person of interest — a 36-year-old man detained near the U.S.-Mexico border in Rio Rico — was questioned extensively and released after no connections emerged.

Complicating matters, multiple ransom notes surfaced, including demands for Bitcoin payments sent to local media, TMZ, and family contacts. One note included private details suggesting authenticity, while others — including impersonated texts — resulted in at least one fraud-related arrest. No verified ongoing communication or proof-of-life evidence has been publicly confirmed, leaving motives speculative but often tied to financial exploitation given Nancy’s age and the family’s visibility.

Family members have maintained an emotional, unified front. Savannah Guthrie, who has stepped away from “Today” duties to join the search in Arizona, shared montages of old home videos and family photos depicting Nancy in joyful moments — smiling with grandchildren, embodying faith and warmth. Captions like “We will never give up on her” and “Thank you for your prayers and hope” underscore persistent optimism that Nancy, despite mobility limitations, heart conditions, high blood pressure, a pacemaker, and reliance on daily medications, remains alive. Siblings Annie and Camron released videos pleading directly with any abductor(s) to make contact, expressing readiness to negotiate for her return. Feldman’s post marked a rare public appearance from the typically private communications consultant, amplifying the family’s desperation.

Experts highlight the footage’s investigative value. Former agents note that masked perpetrators often leave subtle tells — awkward movements, distinctive items, or behavioral quirks — that crowdsourced recognition can exploit. The “amateurish” camera tampering and holster placement suggest possible inexperience, which could narrow suspects through tips on purchases, associations, or sightings. Privacy concerns over backend data recovery from the security system have been raised, but officials defend it as crucial, achieved via partnerships with tech providers.

As the search enters its second week, no prime suspect has been named, and physical evidence remains limited. Yet the viral spread of the images — boosted by Savannah’s platform and media coverage — positions this as one of the most publicly scrutinized missing persons cases in recent memory. Digital billboards in major cities urge tips, and even high-profile figures have weighed in, underscoring national attention.

The emotional core remains the family’s unwavering hope amid uncertainty. Feldman’s simple plea encapsulates it: a quiet husband’s call for help in a storm of tips, searches, and shadows. Whether these haunting photos prompt the breakthrough — a name, a sighting, a discarded clue — remains unknown. For now, every shared image and forwarded tip carries the weight of potentially bringing Nancy Guthrie home safely, ending 12 days of anguish for a family that refuses to surrender.