Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, who co-hosts NBC’s “Today” show, was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026. Authorities think she was taken while she was sleeping because she didn’t leave on her own and left behind her wallet, phone, medications, and car. Her home has been declared a crime scene.
- After dinner on January 31, 2026, Nancy’s family dropped her off at home around 9:45 p.m. That was the last time anyone saw her.
- Church members noticed she was missing on February 1 and told her family, who searched her house and called 911 around noon.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department started looking for the missing person with drones, helicopters, dogs, and volunteers, but then switched to a criminal investigation.
The blood found on her porch was confirmed to be Nancy’s, and her pacemaker reportedly stopped working early on February 1. Possible ransom notes are being looked at. The FBI got involved and offered a $50,000 reward for information that would help find her or arrest the people responsible. So far, no suspects have been named. “We know she didn’t walk out,” Sheriff Chris Nanos said, pointing out that she couldn’t move around much.
Savannah Guthrie, who was not on “Today,” sent an emotional video message to her siblings asking them to “bring her home.” She thanked her supporters and focused on her safe return. The family is working closely with the police while the case gets a lot of media attention. You can send tips to 911 or 88-CRIME without giving your name.
