Investigators have been steadily releasing clues in the search for the “Today” show co-host’s mother. But now, a newly revealed detail, something small, almost easy to miss, is raising fresh questions about the masked suspect at her door. And it may be more important than anyone first realized.Nancy Guthrie is the mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She was reported missing around noon on February 1, 2026, in Tucson after she failed to appear for her regular virtual church service, according to NBC News.She had last been seen the evening before, after dinner at her daughter Annie Guthrie’s home. Savannah later shared one of the newly released clips on Instagram, writing, “Someone out there recognizes this person. We believe she is still out there. Bring her home.”

Authorities previously released black-and-white doorbell footage from Nancy’s home, and experts immediately called it pivotal. The video shows a person wearing a ski mask, gloves, a dark jacket, and light-colored pants. The individual also appears to have a front-holstered gun and a black backpack.Eric Draeger, a former Milwaukee police detective who specialized in high-tech tools, underscored the significance of the footage. “When you get video, it opens up many new avenues and details,” Draeger said. “Detectives hope to get something like this in a case like this.”Bryanna Fox, a criminology professor at the University of South Florida, agreed. “This is the game changer we were waiting for,” she said. An FBI source told NBC News that tips dramatically increased after the images and videos were released.