Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's Mother, Missing in Suspected Abduction

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing from her home in the Tucson, Arizona area since Saturday, January 31, 2026. Authorities with the Pima County Sheriff's Department are investigating her disappearance as a suspected abduction, noting concerning circumstances at her residence and a belief that she was taken against her will.

Initial Disappearance and Report

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday, January 31, between 9:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Her older sister, Annie Guthrie, had dropped her off at her home in the Catalina Foothills area after dinner. On Sunday, February 1, around noon, a family member reported her missing to 911 after she did not appear at church services.

Investigation Underway: Signs of Foul Play

Upon arriving at Ms. Guthrie's residence, investigators identified signs of suspicious activity. Her personal belongings, including her wallet, cellphone, and car, were found at the home. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that circumstances found at the home were concerning, leading homicide detectives to join the investigation. Initial search and rescue efforts, which included air and ground teams, drones, search dogs, volunteers, and Border Patrol units, later shifted to a crime scene investigation.

Forensic Evidence Points to Abduction

Authorities reported finding signs of forced entry at Ms. Guthrie’s home. Blood, later confirmed via DNA testing to belong to Nancy Guthrie, was found inside the residence and on the front porch. A security camera from the front of her house was also reported missing.

Sheriff Nanos stated that investigators believe Ms. Guthrie was taken from her home against her will.

He clarified that she did not leave voluntarily.

Specific details gathered from the residence indicate a possible nighttime abduction, with the following timeline cited by authorities:

• At 1:47 a.m. on Sunday, February 1, her doorbell camera was disconnected.
• At 2:12 a.m., surveillance camera software detected movement, but no footage was retained due to an inactive subscription service.
• At 2:28 a.m., her pacemaker disconnected from its monitoring application on her phone.

Nancy Guthrie's Health Concerns

Nancy Guthrie is 84 years old and lives alone. Authorities have described her as having limited mobility and requiring daily medication for health conditions, including high blood pressure and a pacemaker. These essential medications were left behind at her home.

Sheriff Nanos emphasized that Ms. Guthrie is "of great sound mind" and that her disappearance is not related to dementia.

Authorities have expressed concern that her life could be in immediate danger without her medication.

Multi-Agency Investigation Continues

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is leading the investigation, with assistance from the FBI. Investigators are analyzing electronic evidence, including security and doorbell footage from Ms. Guthrie's residence and neighboring homes, mobile phone tower data, and information from license plate cameras. DNA samples have been collected from the scene, but initial analyses have not identified any suspects.

As of the latest reports, no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly identified in connection with Ms. Guthrie's disappearance. The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff's Department are reportedly seeking an unidentified male after visiting a gas station near Nancy Guthrie's home for surveillance video. Law enforcement was also observed conducting activity at Annie Guthrie’s home, removing items and taking photographs.

Ransom Notes and Public Appeals

Reports have emerged of alleged ransom letters being sent to media organizations. The Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI are taking these reports seriously and investigating their authenticity. One fraudulent ransom demand has led to an arrest, with authorities cautioning against similar actions.

Sheriff Nanos has appealed to any potential abductor to release Ms. Guthrie, stating that the family would ask no questions.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Charles Camron, have issued public pleas for their mother's safe return. They have stated their readiness to communicate with those holding their mother and their willingness to pay, but have emphasized the need for undeniable proof of life due to concerns about manipulated voices and images.

Family's Plea and Reward Information

Rewards for information have been offered: up to $2,500 by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, $25,000 by Victory Church in Albany, New York, and $50,000 by the FBI. President Donald Trump has stated that he spoke with Savannah Guthrie and directed federal law enforcement to assist in the investigation.

Savannah Guthrie has been absent from her role as co-host of the "Today" show and will not be covering the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony to focus on her family during this period.

Authorities have stated that they are operating under the assumption that Nancy Guthrie is still alive as the investigation continues.