Savannah Guthrie and her family has been dealing with a crisis for more than three months now. Her mother, Nancy Guthriehas disappeared and was last seen outside her home in Tucson, Arizona on January 31, 2026. As updates on the case emerge, Today show viewers hope the authorities find Nancy as soon as possible.
In an earlier statement shared by Today, Savannah said: “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 mother.”
The media personality made sure to thank authorities “for their hard work on this case” and encouraged “anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520) 351-4900.”
As the investigation continues months later, authorities are still reviewing surveillance footage, forensic evidence and DNA findings with the FBI. Below you can get updates on Nancy’s whereabouts and the ongoing missing persons investigation.
How old is Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy? Her Age
Nancy is 84 years old.
Is Nancy Guthrie sick? What we know about her health
According to the Pima County Sheriff Chris NanosNancy “is not in good physical health” amid her disappearance. However, Sheriff Nanos pointed out that Nancy “doesn’t have any cognitive issues at all” and is “very alert, she’s in good, sound mind” during a press conference.
Has Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy Guthrie been found yet?
At the time of publication, Nancy has not yet been found. Sheriff Nanos said during a Feb. 2 news conference that the scene at Nancy’s Tucson home was “very troubling” and of “grave concern,” prompting authorities to act quickly. Law enforcement used drones, planes and helicopters in their search for Nancy.
The possibility of foul play has not been ruled out in Nancy’s missing persons case. “I hope we find her safe, but we can’t ignore what’s in front of us,” Sheriff Nanos told reporters.
The sheriff told the public on February 2 that Nancy’s home is being considered a crime scene. “She didn’t go alone, we know that,” he added.
According to Los Angeles Timesauthorities found blood inside Nancy’s home and believe she may have been taken in the middle of the night. More businesses later reported that Nancy’s pacemaker stopped syncing with her Apple devices on February 1st.
On February 3, the FBI announced its involvement in the search for Nancy along with local law enforcement during a press conference. The next day, Savannah and her siblings wrote an emotional post Instagram video pleading with the kidnapper to release their mother.
On February 13, police detained three people at a Tucson residence after conducting a raid. The home is about two miles away from Nancy’s.
However, no one remains in custody and police have still not identified a suspect. However, a man was detained after a traffic stop outside a restaurant in Arizona. Sheriff Nanos told reporters he was their “person of interest” but has since been released.
The FBI increased its reward to $100,000 for the public’s information about Nancy’s disappearance. On February 24, Savannah announced that she had increased the reward to $1 million.
In March, Nanos spoke to NBC News about Nancy’s shocking disappearance. “We think we know why (the kidnapper) did this, and we think it was targeted, but we’re not 100 percent sure,” Nanos explained. “So it would be stupid to tell people, ‘Don’t worry about it. You’re not his target.’ You could be. Don’t think for a second that because it happened to the Guthrie family, you’re safe. No. Keep your wits about you.”
On March 22, Savannah and her siblings released another statement asking for “renewed attention” to their mother’s case.
“It’s possible that a member of this community has information that they don’t even realize is significant,” the family told Arizona station KVOA – News 4 Tucson. “We hope people will search their memories, especially around the key timelines of January 31st and the early morning hours of February 1st, as well as the late evening of January 11th. We are desperately asking this community for renewed attention to our mother’s case – please look at camera footage, journal notes, text messages, observations or conversations, which in retrospect may be too small.”
In May 2026, authorities said they were “closer” to solving the case as forensic evidence continued to be analyzed. Officials also confirmed that human remains discovered near Nancy’s home in the spring of 2026 were not related to the investigation.
The following month, a Mexican volunteer group received an anonymous tip claiming that Nancy was buried near the US-Mexico border in Nogales. Authorities have yet to find evidence to support the information.
Was a ransom note involved in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance?
On the 3rd of February TMZ reported that an alleged ransom note had been sent to the business that day demanding millions in Bitcoin. The note further required the money to be sent to a specific Bitcoin address, which the business reported it had confirmed was genuine. TMZ forwarded the alleged ransom letter to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office said CBS News that a ransom note was sent to a local Arizona news station. It is unclear if it contained the same details as the one TMZ achieved.
The FBI confirmed on February 5 that a ransom note delivered to several media outlets had a same-day deadline of 5 p.m.
“If a transfer wasn’t made, the second requirement was for next Monday,” FBI Phoenix Special Agent Heith Janke said at a Feb. 5 news conference. “I won’t go any further than that.”
TMZ‘s Harvey Levin told Sean Hannity that the apparent ransom note received by the business claimed that Nancy was “safe but scared” and aware of the “demand” the perpetrators have.
Are there any suspects in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance?
No, at the time of publication there are still no suspects. The sheriff also shut down unconfirmed rumors about Savannah’s brother-in-law Tommaso Cioni. Authorities also clarified that all Guthrie family members were acquitted in the case.
On February 10, the FBI released black-and-white surveillance photos of the suspect on Nancy’s property. The person was wearing a mask with black gloves.
That same evening, authorities pulled over a man identified only as Carlos during a traffic stop in Arizona. He was quickly released after questioning and told reporters he had no idea who the Guthrie family was.
New photos in the search for Nancy Guthrie:
Over the past eight days, the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department have worked closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any photos or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost,… pic.twitter.com/z5WLgPtZpT— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) 10 February 2026
“I hope they get the suspect, because I’m not,” he said.
The sheriff’s department announced on February 17 that DNA found on the black gloves found near Nancy’s home did not match any in the national crime database.
On April 16, the FBI began looking at a DNA sample from a rootless hair. It’s unclear whose hair it is at the time of publication, but several outlets reported the supposed breakthrough. However, an FBI official said so ABC News that it was not new evidence.
“There is no new DNA evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case,” the official said. “The FBI requested this material over two months ago. The Pima County Sheriff’s Office sent it to a private laboratory in Florida. Eleven weeks later, that laboratory has now transferred an original hair sample to the FBI Laboratory for testing. We remain fully committed to this investigation.”
Is Savannah Guthrie back on Today Show?
Yes, Savannah officially returned to Today on April 6, 2026, after taking an approximately two-month leave of absence during the search for her missing mother.
Savannah briefly left a live broadcast of Today on 6 May. However, she returned to the show the following morning and appeared with her co-hosts as usual.
