Search continues to be underway for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie after she was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home late last weekend. owing to the suspicious nature of her disappearance, authorities are treating the case as an active criminal investigation.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen by family members on the evening of Saturday, January 31. When she didn’t show up at her usual Sunday church service, relatives went to her home in the Catalina Foothills and, finding concerning signs, called 911 around noon. Law enforcement has since labeled the residence a crime scene as search efforts continue.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos addressed the press on Monday, explaining that investigators believe Nancy “did not leave on her own” and that she has limited mobility, is without essential medication, and does not have cognitive issues that would cause her to wander. Searches have involved drones, K-9 units and hundreds of tips from the public as authorities work alongside the FBI. No suspects or persons of interest have been publicly identified, and officials have urged residents with home surveillance systems to come forward with relevant footage.
Guthrie, who was scheduled to co-host NBC’s 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, stepped away from broadcasting duties to be with her family amid the search. She posted a heartfelt message on social media late Monday evening asking for “prayers” and support for her mother’s return, writing, “Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant… Bring her home.”
In a separate emotional video with her siblings, Guthrie pleaded with anyone who may have her mother to show proof of life, stressing Nancy’s fragile health and the urgency of finding her.
Friends, fans and colleagues across the industry have flooded social media with messages of support for Guthrie and her family. As the search continues, authorities have reiterated that anyone with information should contact law enforcement, emphasizing that Nancy’s well-being depends on a swift resolution.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings grew up in Tucson. Their father died when she was 16, leaving Nancy as the sole caretaker. Guthrie has often credited Nancy’s strength and support with shaping her path into journalism and broadcasting.