Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026.
She was last seen the previous evening when her son-in-law dropped her off around 9:50 p.m. after a family dinner. The next morning, she failed to appear for a church service, prompting family members to check the house. What they found raised immediate alarm: blood on the front steps later confirmed as Guthrie’s, a doorbell camera (described as a Ring or Nest system) that had been forcibly removed or damaged, and signs of disturbance consistent with an intrusion.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that investigators believed she had been taken against her will. Her limited mobility, need for daily medication, and the fact that her phone, wallet, and other belongings remained inside ruled out the possibility that she had simply wandered off. In the early hours of February 1, the doorbell camera recorded a masked individual carrying a backpack and appearing armed, who tampered with the device—footage later released by the FBI as a key piece of evidence.
The case quickly drew national attention because of Savannah Guthrie’s public profile. In interviews, she described the moment she learned her mother was gone as pure panic, the chaotic scene at the house, and the unbearable uncertainty of not knowing her mother’s fate. She has publicly appealed for information, expressed fear that her visibility may have made her mother a target, and joined family efforts that included offering a substantial reward.
Months later, as of October 2026, Nancy Guthrie remains missing. Multiple purported ransom notes have surfaced, some demanding cryptocurrency and at least one claiming she died shortly after being taken due to medical issues; authorities continue to investigate their credibility. No suspects have been publicly identified or charged, and no confirmed proof of life has emerged. The investigation, led by local authorities with FBI assistance, remains active, with the family continuing to seek answers and the public’s help.
