Breaking: Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Nancy Guthrie Reported Missing in Tucson, Arizona – Authorities Suspect Abduction

Tucson, Arizona – February 3, 2026 – The family of NBC “TODAY” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie is urgently seeking the public’s help after her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona. Authorities with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are treating the case as a criminal investigation, with investigators believing Nancy was taken from her home against her will in what may be a possible kidnapping or abduction.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of Saturday, January 31, 2026, around 9:30 p.m., after family members dropped her off at her residence near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue following dinner. She lives alone and is described as being of sound mind with no dementia-related issues. However, she has limited mobility and requires daily medication that could become fatal if not taken, with concerns escalating after more than 24-48 hours without it.

The family became alarmed when Nancy failed to attend church on Sunday morning, February 1. A friend from church contacted family members, prompting them to check her home. When they arrived and found no sign of her, they called 911 around noon. Investigators arrived to find the scene “very concerning” and “suspicious in nature,” leading them to designate her home as an active crime scene. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated during press conferences that evidence at the scene indicates Nancy “did not leave on her own” and “did not go willingly,” adding, “I believe she was abducted, yes. She didn’t walk from there.”

Key Details of the Disappearance and Investigation

• Last Known Whereabouts: Home in affluent Catalina Foothills, north of Tucson, Arizona.
• Physical Description: 84 years old, approximately 5’5″, 180 pounds, with limited mobility.
• Critical Health Concern: Requires daily medication; prolonged absence could be life-threatening.
• Investigation Status: Treated as a crime (possible kidnapping/abduction). Homicide detectives are involved (unusual for missing persons cases), along with search dogs, drones, helicopters, volunteers, Border Patrol support, and offers of assistance from the FBI.
• Evidence Update: DNA evidence has been collected from the home and sent to a crime lab in Phoenix for testing, which could help identify a suspect.
• No Public Threat: Authorities have stated there is no known ongoing danger to the public.

Savannah Guthrie, who grew up in Tucson, graduated from the University of Arizona, and began her career as a reporter at local station KVOA-TV, has traveled to Arizona to be with family. She has not appeared on the “TODAY” show desk amid the crisis. On behalf of the family, she released a statement thanking law enforcement and supporters: “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support. Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear Nancy.” In an Instagram post, she shared prayers and described her mother as “a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant,” urging, “Bring her home.”

Nancy Guthrie, a single mother who raised Savannah and her siblings after their father’s death when Savannah was 16, has appeared on the “TODAY” show multiple times and was featured in a 2025 segment where Savannah highlighted her mother’s love for Tucson’s laid-back lifestyle and desert wildlife.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to urge anyone with information—including neighbors reviewing doorbell or security camera footage—to contact them immediately. Tips can be submitted via their Tip Line.

This developing story has drawn national attention due to Savannah Guthrie’s prominence on NBC News. As of February 3, 2026, Nancy Guthrie remains missing, and the search and investigation are active with time being critical due to her medical needs.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Guthrie family during this difficult time. If you have any information, please contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

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