The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie, has captivated the nation and prompted a large-scale investigation in Tucson, Arizona. The case, which began January 31, 2026, has drawn attention from across the United States and even reached the White House, highlighting the growing concern for the missing woman’s safety.
Authorities last saw Guthrie at her home in Tucson after having dinner with a daughter. She lives alone and requires medication and assistance with walking, raising concerns for her well-being. Investigators are currently treating the case as a possible kidnapping, following evidence suggesting a violent abduction.
Family members reported Nancy Guthrie missing on February 1, 2026, when she failed to attend church services as scheduled. A search of her home revealed signs of forced entry and traces of blood, further fueling suspicions of a kidnapping.
Nancy Guthrie tiene 84 años.
Savannah Guthrie has repeatedly appealed to the public for facilitate in finding her mother. On February 16, 2026, she released a video message directly addressing her mother’s abductor, pleading for her safe return. “We’re not going to give up. We’re going to find Nancy, and we’re going to find out who did this,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said, according to reports.
“It’s been two weeks since our mom was taken, and I just desire to come on here and say that we still have hope and we still believe,” Savannah Guthrie said in the video posted to her Instagram account. “To whoever has her, or knows where she is, you are not lost or alone. It’s never too late to do the right thing. We are here. We believe. We believe in the essential goodness of every human being. It’s never too late… bring her home.”
Esta imagen, publicada por FBI el 5 de febrero de 2026, muestra el cartel de persona desaparecida de Nancy Guthrie, madre de Savannah Guthrie. (AFP).
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The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s location or the arrest of those responsible. As of February 18, 2026, authorities continue to pursue thousands of leads in the case, with 400 investigators assigned to the investigation.
Investigators are working to retrieve additional footage from Nest cameras at Guthrie’s property, a process described as complicated by Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. Tech companies, including Google, Meta, and Apple, have offered assistance in the effort.
Fotografía de la fachada de la casa de Nancy Guthrie en Catalina Foothills, Arizona. (EFE/ María León).
Key evidence includes doorbell camera footage showing a masked individual tampering with the camera around 1:47 a.m. On February 1, 2026. The suspect is described as being between 5’9” and 5’10” tall with an average build and was carrying a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. Investigators are tracing the sale of similar backpacks.
Un individuo armado que aparentemente manipuló la cámara de la puerta principal de la casa de Nancy Guthrie. (AFP).
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Further investigation revealed that Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker application disconnected from her phone at 2:28 a.m. On February 1, 2026. Police also discovered unidentified DNA at the property, which is currently being analyzed. A glove found approximately two miles from Guthrie’s home, similar to the one worn by the suspect, is also being examined.
El sospechoso manipulando la cámara de la casa. (Foto de HANDOUT / Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Pima / AFP).
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Authorities have ruled out family members as suspects. The investigation is ongoing, and officials remain hopeful for a resolution. Former President Donald Trump has publicly stated that the perpetrators should face the death penalty if Guthrie is found harmed. The case underscores the vulnerability of elderly individuals and the challenges faced by law enforcement in investigating complex kidnapping cases.
