BREAKING: Crime Scene Investigation Underway for Missing Mother of ‘Today’ Show Anchor Savannah Guthrie

February 03, 2026

TUCSON, ARIZONA — A massive criminal investigation is currently active in Pima County, Arizona, as authorities search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.

What began as a missing persons report on Sunday, February 1, has taken a "dark and suspicious" turn. On Monday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos officially declared the elder Guthrie’s home a crime scene, stating that investigators now believe she was abducted from her residence while she slept.

The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson, Arizona, at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 31. The alarm was raised Sunday morning when she failed to appear at her local church. Family members who went to check on her found "concerning and suspicious" conditions inside the house and called 911 at noon.

"I believe she was abducted, yes," Sheriff Nanos told reporters. "She didn’t walk from there. She didn’t go willingly. We know she couldn't walk 50 yards on her own due to her limited mobility."

Investigation Update: "The Clock is Ticking"

While Nancy Guthrie is described as "sharp as a tack" with no cognitive issues or dementia, her physical health is a major concern. Authorities emphasized that she is in urgent need of daily medication.

Suspected Abduction: Homicide detectives have been brought in to lead the case—a move the Sheriff called "not standard" for a missing person, but necessary given the evidence found at the scene.
Search Efforts: While search-and-rescue teams initially utilized drones, helicopters, and heat sensors, the mission has shifted toward a criminal probe.
Public Appeal: Residents in the Pima County area are urged to review security camera footage from Sunday morning between 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.

Savannah Guthrie and Family Respond

Savannah Guthrie, who has co-anchored the Today show since 2012 and has a reported net worth of over $40 million, was absent from her anchor desk on Monday and Tuesday. She has traveled to Arizona to be with her husband, Michael Feldman, and her siblings as they assist law enforcement.

In a heartbreaking statement released through NBC, the Guthrie family 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 mom."

Savannah also took to Instagram to ask for prayers for her mother, whom she described as a "woman of deep conviction."

Fact Check: Who is Nancy Guthrie?

Nancy Guthrie is a well-known figure to many Today viewers, having appeared on several segments with Savannah over the years, most recently in a November 2025 special about their hometown of Tucson. She raised Savannah and her siblings as a single mother after Savannah's father passed away when the journalist was just 16.

Key Detail	Description
Name	Nancy Guthrie (84)
Location	Catalina Foothills, Tucson, AZ
Physical Description	5'5", 150 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes
Current Status	Missing; Foul play suspected
Case Number	Pima County Sheriff’s Tip Line: 520-351-4900