JUST IN: 30 Minutes Ago, Annie Guthrie Was Taken Into Police Custody Days After Her Mother Nancy Guthrie Mysteriously Vanished. Her Car Has Been Seized, and Investigators Have Reportedly Discovered…

In a shocking twist that has intensified the national spotlight on one of the most high-profile missing-persons cases in recent memory, reports surfaced late on February 13, 2026, claiming that Annie Guthrie—daughter of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie and sister of NBC “TODAY” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie—was taken into police custody. The allegation, originating from a sensational online article on buzzreport247.com, describes a dramatic SWAT raid at Annie’s home, her vehicle being seized, and investigators uncovering damning evidence linking her to her mother’s disappearance. However, mainstream sources and fact-checks quickly labeled these claims as false, part of a wave of misinformation often traced to “Viet spam” networks exploiting viral true-crime stories.

Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home near Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of February 1, 2026, after being dropped off by her son-in-law Tommaso Cioni following a family dinner at Annie’s residence. Authorities, including the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and FBI, have treated the case as a suspected kidnapping for ransom since Day 1, citing blood on the porch (confirmed as Nancy’s), a disabled doorbell camera, and her pacemaker monitor losing connection around 2:28 a.m. No forced entry was evident, pointing to someone familiar with the home.

The buzzreport247 piece paints a lurid picture: Annie, 38, allegedly arrested at dawn on February 3 (though the article’s “30 minutes ago” timestamp conflicts with the ongoing February 13 date), dragged out in pajamas, handcuffed, and screaming “This is a mistake!” Her silver sedan purportedly seized, with phone records, cell tower pings, a $20,000 bank transfer from Nancy’s account that afternoon, deleted texts (“It’s done. Meet at the usual spot”), and witness accounts of heated arguments over money forming the core allegations. Motive? Financial desperation—Annie’s alleged $100,000 gambling debts, bankruptcy, and $150,000 in loans from Nancy over five years, plus a $500,000 life insurance policy. The article speculates an “inside job,” with Annie knowing camera passcodes (she installed them as a “gift”) and smashing them precisely to cover tracks.

Neighbors quoted (e.g., Carla Jenkins describing the “pure drama,” Edith Harlan recalling raised voices on January 26) add color, while anonymous police sources claim “betrayal” and shaky alibis. Criminologists like Dr. Sophia Ramirez weigh in with psychological profiles: financial motive gone awry, Oedipal conflict, enabling parent dynamics turning toxic. Even a psychic claims Nancy is “alive, in a dark place,” and actress Emma Stone allegedly tweeted support (unverified).

Yet credible outlets paint a starkly different reality. Fact-checks from Yahoo News, Lead Stories, and others confirm: No evidence exists of Annie Guthrie’s arrest, detention, or car seizure. Searches on major news sites (NBC, CNN, Fox, AP) show zero reports of such events. Instead, Annie has appeared publicly—flanking Savannah in emotional plea videos urging the abductor to return Nancy, emphasizing her need for heart and blood pressure meds. Authorities repeatedly state no suspects or persons of interest in custody related to the family.

The investigation’s actual trajectory:

February 1-9: Initial searches at Nancy’s home; family pleas; ransom notes (Bitcoin demands to TMZ, expired deadlines, no proof-of-life).
February 10: FBI releases chilling doorbell footage of a masked, armed man (ski mask, black gloves, Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack) tampering with the camera ~2 a.m. A man (delivery driver Carlos Palazuelos) detained in Rio Rico (~60 miles south, near Mexico border) after traffic stop; home/car searched; released hours later without charges.
February 11: Black glove found ~1.5 miles from home in desert wash; DNA shows Nancy’s (struggle) and second profile (family acquaintance link speculated but unconfirmed).
February 12: FBI details suspect: male, 5’9″-5’10”, average build; backpack confirmed Ozark Trail 25L; reward doubled to $100,000. Searches intensify along roadways, washes (Rillito River area); K-9 units, drones involved.
Ongoing: Over 18,000 tips; FBI canvassing Annie’s neighborhood (door-to-door, examining culverts, collecting mail/evidence bags observed); no arrests announced. Sheriff Chris Nanos hints at more detainments likely but stresses cooperation from family, including Annie.

Annie’s home has seen multiple visits—deputies spending hours inside (e.g., February 7, with evidence bags spotted), but described as voluntary searches or follow-ups, not raids. Tommaso Cioni (last to see Nancy) remains under scrutiny but not charged. Public frustration grows over slow progress, with online theories (inside job, family involvement) fueled by misinformation like the buzzreport247 claim.

The article’s sensationalism—dramatic reconstructions, anonymous quotes, psychic input, unlinked sources—mirrors clickbait patterns exploiting the case’s celebrity angle. No official confirmation from Pima County, FBI, or court records supports the custody claim. Instead, focus remains on the masked suspect’s trail: backpack traceable via Walmart records, potential fiber/DNA from glove, expanding searches in washes and desert terrain.

As Day 13 dawns, Nancy’s health vulnerabilities loom large. Savannah continues public appeals: “Mom needs her medicine… We’re ready to pay, just prove she’s alive.” The family clings to hope amid prayers nationwide. Authorities urge tips to 1-800-CALL-FBI. Until verified breakthroughs emerge, rumors like Annie’s arrest serve only to muddy waters in an already heartbreaking mystery.