FBI refutes reports that investigators believe Guthrie case is a burglary gone wrong

A new theory has emerged in the sudden disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie.

According to Briana Whitney, CBS 5 True Crime correspondent, an “inside source” indicates that investigators have developed a new theory to explain Guthrie’s shocking disappearance. If the source is accurate, it is now believed that Guthrie’s kidnapping is the result of a “burglary gone wrong,” rather than a targeted ransom plot. It is also suspected that Nancy Guthrie is still alive.

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We can now confirm through an inside source investigators believe Nancy Guthrie abduction was intended burglary, and DNA evidence is currently being tested from the Range Rover that was seen being towed away Friday.

Here’s what we know and can report… pic.twitter.com/gr43wwWII4

— Briana Whitney (@BrianaWhitney) February 15, 2026

“We’ve interviewed several experts since this began who also said, based on the evidence, surveillance video and other aspects of this case that they also believe that this was not an intended kidnapping,” Whitney reported, adding, “we can now report from our inside source that DNA evidence is currently being tested that was found from that Range Rover from that scene outside Culver’s.”

NBC News also reported on Sunday that DNA from a glove “recovered roughly two miles away” from Nancy Guthrie’s home is being tested. It is believed this glove is consistent with the one seen in the doorbell footage released by investigators, which could lead to a much-needed break in the case.

“Two sources familiar with the investigation told NBC News that authorities are leaning away from several people previously scrutinized, including the man whose home was searched Friday night, a man named Carlos who was stopped in a car last week, and any of Guthrie’s relatives. The sources cautioned that no one has been officially ruled out, and investigators continue to pursue leads,” the outlet reported.

However, a report from Fox News correspondent Matt Finn indicates that the FBI has no knowledge of the new info from the “inside source.”

“The FBI tells me it has ‘no clue where that came from’ in response to the new local news report that cites an inside source who says the Guthrie case was a burglary gone bad,” Finn explained on X.

“The motivation for it is where we get stuck, right? Is it for money? I mean, we had the one demand where they asked for money. But is it really for money, or is it for revenge for something?” asked Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who also believes that the kidnapping theory is legitimate.

X users responded to the new information:

so are investigators saying things were taken? Because I thought the only thing that was missing was Nancy 😭😭

— Casi Densmore (@casidensmore) February 15, 2026

Burglars also don’t usually break-in at 2 AM to an occupied houses. They want to avoid encountering residents who may do things like call police…or shoot them.

— Shannon Hooper (@ShannonHooper) February 16, 2026

Why a robbery. Person had a full backpack and nothing taken despite being in home for 41 minutes…

— HuskerFan58 (@akeece58) February 16, 2026

I don’t believe that one bit. They could have tied up a Grandma and took what they wanted. Instead they take her? 84 year old woman? Not buying it!

— Tammy McGinnity (@TMCG889) February 16, 2026

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