Nancy Guthrie, the mother of American broadcast journalist and Today Show host, Savannah Guthrie, has been missing from her Tucson, Arizona home since February 1, 2026. The FBI and local Arizona police have been working tirelessly to find clues that might lead to the 84-year-old’s kidnapper. The officials have released visuals of a masked person of interest in Nancy’s case. Recently, Pima County SWAT team raided a house, and allegedly detained an individual. As online users claimed to have uncovered the identity of the arrested individual, a Sheriff investigating the case revealed the truth behind the rumours.
Who is Sam Hyde? He was speculated to be arrested in connection with Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping
On February 13, 2026, a SWAT team searched a house in Tucson located less than two miles from where Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted. Following that, it was reported that they arrested three individuals, including two men and a woman, who was alleged to be the mother of one of the guys. It led to social media speculation regarding the identities of the persons allegedly detained following the SWAT activity. Amid the public chatter, the name that came up most often was Sam Hyde’s. “SAM HYDE (39) arrested in connection to Nancy Guthrie kidnapping,” an X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, attributing their post with sources like AP, NBC, and CNN.
