On the weekend of January 31 – February 1, 2026, Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona.
Nancy was last seen at her residence late Saturday night after spending time with family. The following day, church members noticed her absence when she did not attend a scheduled service, prompting friends to alert her children. Family members checked her home and then contacted authorities around noon Sunday when it became clear she was missing.
From the earliest stages of the inquiry, law enforcement treated the situation with urgency. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office quickly took the Guthrie home in Catalina Foothills as a crime scene, citing evidence that raised serious concerns.
According to officials:
Signs of forced entry were found at the residence, suggesting someone entered unlawfully.
Blood was reported inside the home, indicating a possible struggle or injury.
Nancy’s personal items — including her cellphone, wallet, and car — remained at the house, which authorities say strongly suggests she did not leave voluntarily.
Evidence from surveillance video, neighborhood cameras, and digital sources such as cellphone data and license-plate readers is being reviewed.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters that investigators now believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will, possibly while she was sleeping on Saturday night.
Authorities have emphasized that Nancy is mentally alert but has limited mobility and depends on daily medication to maintain her health. If she is alive, time without her medications could become life-threatening, officials say.
As of early February 2026, no official motive for Nancy’s disappearance has been confirmed. While investigators are exploring all leads, it remains unclear whether this was a targeted abduction, a robbery gone wrong, or another form of criminal act.
Some reports have mentioned the appearance of a possible ransom note in connection with the case, though authorities have not verified this publicly nor tied it to official investigative channels.
Sheriff Nanos has stated that investigators are keeping all possibilities open and have not ruled out foul play. He also acknowledged that hundreds of tips are being followed as part of the search.
In the midst of the ongoing investigation, Savannah Guthrie has issued multiple emotional public messages to raise awareness and support for her missing mother.
On Monday night, Guthrie took to social media to ask for prayers and collective support, sharing a heartfelt message about her mother’s character — describing Nancy as “a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant.” She then concluded her post with a direct plea: “Bring her home.”
In her statement, Guthrie wrote:
“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom… raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment. Bring her home.”
Her message also referenced scripture to offer comfort and hope to supporters, and she expressed gratitude for the outpouring of prayer, love, and solidarity from colleagues and the public.
The situation has understandably affected Savannah Guthrie’s professional commitments. She did not appear on Today the day after the announcement, and her planned travel to cover the 2026 Winter Olympics has been postponed as she remains focused on her family during this crisis.
Her Today co-hosts, including Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, have publicly offered support on air, encouraging viewers to keep Nancy and the Guthrie family in their thoughts and prayers.
The search has involved a range of resources:
Local law enforcement deployed with helicopters, drones, and search dogs.
Volunteer search teams from the community have aided initial efforts.
The FBI and other agencies have been involved to offer support.
Authorities are actively requesting the public to review and submit any relevant footage or information, especially from home security systems in the area.
Some reports indicate a reward offer for information that leads to an arrest or useful investigative break, though details vary by source.
At this stage, law enforcement continues to treat Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance as a criminal investigation, not a standard missing-persons case. They are urging anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department tip line.
Savannah Guthrie and her family are staying close to the investigation and have asked the public for compassion, prayer, and vigilance as authorities pursue every possible lead.