Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, around 9:30 p.m. local time at her home in the Catalina Foothills area north of Tucson, Arizona.
Relatives had dropped her off after an outing, and she appeared to be in good spirits.
Nancy, a retired educator and mother of three, has lived in the quiet, affluent neighborhood for years and requires daily medication for health issues, making her disappearance particularly urgent.
She was reported missing the following day, February 1, at noon by family members who grew concerned when they couldn’t reach her.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department quickly classified the case as a possible kidnapping or abduction, stating that evidence suggests she was taken from her home against her will sometime overnight.
Investigators found signs of forced entry at the residence, along with blood at the scene, which has been designated a crime scene.
No suspects have been identified, and it’s unclear if one or multiple individuals were involved.
Savannah Guthrie, who has been open about her close relationship with her mother in past interviews, described Nancy as “a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant” in a social media post on February 2, asking for prayers and support to bring her home.
The family has no known history of threats or conflicts that might explain the incident, and authorities have not publicly linked it to Savannah’s high-profile career, though her estimated salary of $8-20 million annually has been noted in some reports as a potential motive for ransom.
Updates as of today, the search for Nancy remains active with no major breakthroughs. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Chris Nanos, continues to investigate, emphasizing the need to locate her quickly due to her medical needs.
A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered through 88-CRIME for information leading to her recovery.
A significant development emerged when a possible ransom note was sent to TMZ. Authorities are examining its credibility, but details about its contents have not been released.
The FBI has now been linked to the case, assisting local law enforcement in the investigation.
In response to the crisis, Savannah has withdrawn from NBC’s coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy, to focus on her family. A neighbor reported noticing something off, such as unusual activity or an open door, which aligns with the forced entry findings, but no further details have been confirmed. Public tips are being encouraged, and the case has garnered widespread media attention, with ongoing searches in the surrounding areas.
