Annie Guthrie and Her Husband Tommaso Cioni’s Home Searched for the Second Time — What We’ve Learned

A quiet Tucson neighborhood, illuminated by flashing patrol lights and camera crews, became the center of renewed scrutiny late Saturday night as investigators once again entered the Arizona home of Anne Guthrie — sister of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie — in connection with the kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.

As the search for Nancy moves into its second week, attention has increasingly turned toward Anne and her husband, Tommaso Cioni, though authorities have offered little public explanation for the intensified focus.

That attention became visible on February 7, 2026, when investigators returned to the residence for a second time, remaining inside for several hours.

An aerial view shows law enforcement and media gathered outside Nancy Guthrie’s residence in Tucson, Arizona, on February 10, 2026 | Source: Getty Images

Authorities photographed multiple rooms while police vehicles surrounded the property, staying until about 10:30 p.m. local time, according to NBC Montana. During the search, agents were seen carrying a silver briefcase into the home.

The renewed activity followed earlier unexplained developments at Nancy’s own residence, where a vehicle was towed and a camera removed.

Front of Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 7, 2026 | Source: Getty Images

But it was what happened as the search concluded that drew particular attention. According to People, officials exited the home carrying a white case and a brown bag, with one investigator wearing blue gloves.

“All that white case is — is evidence processing tools. The brown bag is for evidence,” former CIA and FBI agent Tracy Walder said.

She also noted what she described as unusual movement during the search. Walder added, “The back and forth is of course odd and we don’t see that a lot.”

A Pima County Sheriff’s deputy walks outside Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Arizona | Source: Getty Images

According to the Daily Mail, authorities searched a septic tank at Nancy’s Tucson residence.

Footage published by the outlet showed law enforcement using a pole to inspect inside a manhole behind the property. Images shared on X by JLR Investigates appeared to show investigators examining a large drainage pipe near the home.

Driveway view of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson residence on February 7, 2026 | Source: Getty Images

Former Special Weapons and Tactics captain Josh Schirard suggested investigators may be reviewing how septic systems operate as part of the probe.

“So, somebody may have flushed something thinking that would get rid of it, but instead it would actually just be deposited in the septic tank. It is a possibility that [investigators] are now trying to make sure that there’s nothing in there that could indicate any kind of guilt,” he said.

As authorities continue their work, publicly available details about Tommaso have drawn scrutiny.

On her podcast, Ashleigh Banfield stated that Cioni was born in San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy, on June 18, 1975, and has lived in Tucson since 2006, citing a biography from the Tapirulan Cultural Association. His biography states, “I write when I have the chance. I study lizards. I play the electric bass. I make homemade pasta.”

He is also listed as a member of the band Early Black, formed in 2007, according to ReverbNation.

The profile reportedly stated that if he were not a teacher, he would be a “rock star,” before adding he would likely be a herpetologist, a zoologist who studies amphibians and reptiles.

Nancy previously shared a Facebook post celebrating Annie and Tommaso’s relationship, writing, “Annie and Tommaso. 14 years.” Based on that 2020 post, the couple have now been married for 19 years.

Annie has publicly praised her husband in a Women’s Quarterly Conversation website, writing, “My husband Tommaso Cioni is my greatest teacher. He is a great manifester; he writes poetry with his lifestyle.”

Nancy has been missing since January 31. The search activity comes as investigators continue reviewing surveillance footage connected to her disappearance.

Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie | Source: Getty Images

As previously reported, the FBI released surveillance images and video on X of an individual described as “armed” in connection with the kidnapping. Federal authorities are working to locate Nancy and identify the suspect believed to be involved.

The materials were shared publicly by FBI Director Kash Patel, who urged the public to review the footage and report any information that may assist the investigation.

According to the FBI, the individual shown in the surveillance materials is considered dangerous, and the public has been warned not to approach the suspect.

In the released footage, the individual appears in dark clothing and is seen moving through what authorities believe may be a residential area.

The FBI has not disclosed the exact location where the footage was recorded, citing the ongoing investigation. Officials confirmed the material is part of a broader effort to track the suspect’s movements.

Additional images were later shared through the FBI Most Wanted account, again describing the individual as armed and urging anyone with information to contact authorities immediately. The agency stressed that the suspect should not be confronted.

Suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. | Source: x.com/FBIDirectorKash

The case has also drawn attention at the federal level. Posting on X, the White House amplified the FBI’s appeal for assistance by sharing the surveillance materials and encouraging the public to help identify the individual shown.

Officials did not provide further details but echoed warnings about the suspect’s potential danger.

Following the release of the images, Savannah addressed the case on Instagram as the search for her mother continues. In her post, the “Today” show co-anchor expressed hope and urged anyone with information to contact authorities. She added:

In the same post, Savannah shared contact details for the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

Savannah Guthrie and her mother Nancy Guthrie | Source: Getty Images

Federal authorities have not released information about Nancy’s current condition or the specific circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Investigators have confirmed only that the case is being treated as a kidnapping and that all available resources are being used in the effort to locate her safely.