Savannah Guthrie and her family have been managing a crisis for more than three months now. Her mother, Nancy Guthrie, is missing and was last seen outside of her Tucson, Arizona, home on January 31, 2026. As updates on the case emerge, Today show viewers are hoping that authorities find Nancy as soon as possible.
In a previous 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 mom.”
The media personality made sure to thank the 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 past the 100-day mark, authorities are still reviewing surveillance footage, forensic evidence, and DNA findings alongside the FBI. Savannah also shared an emotional Mother’s Day message in May 2026, writing that her family “will never stop looking” for Nancy. Below, get updates on Nancy’s whereabouts and the ongoing missing persons investigation.
How Old Is Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Nancy? Her Age
Nancy is 84 years old.
Is Nancy Guthrie Sick? What We Know About Her Health
According to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, Nancy “is not in good physical health” amid her disappearance. However, Sheriff Nanos pointed out that Nancy has “no cognitive issues at all” and is “very alert, she’s of good, sound mind” during a press conference.
Has Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Nancy Guthrie Been Found Yet?
At the time of publication, Nancy has not been found yet. Sheriff Nanos said during a press conference on February 2 that the scene at Nancy’s Tucson home was “very concerning” and of “grave concern,” prompting authorities to act quickly. Law enforcement used drones, airplanes 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 and sound, 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 considered a crime scene. “She did not leave on her own, we know that,” he added.
According to the Los Angeles Times, authorities found blood inside Nancy’s home, and they believe she may have been taken in the middle of the night. Multiple outlets later reported that Nancy’s pacemaker stopped syncing with her Apple devices on February 1.
On February 3, the FBI announced its involvement in the search for Nancy alongside local law enforcement during a press conference. The next day, Savannah and her siblings posted an emotional 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 roughly two miles away from Nancy’s.
However, no one has remained in custody, and police still have not identified a suspect. One man, however, was detained following a traffic stop outside of a restaurant in Arizona. Sheriff Nanos told reporters he was their “person of interest” but was since 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 with NBC News about Nancy’s shocking disappearance. “We believe we know why [the kidnapper] did this and we believe that it was targeted, but we’re not 100 percent sure of that,” Nanos explained. “So it’d be silly to tell people, ‘Don’t worry about it. You’re not his target.’ You could be. Don’t think for a minute 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 a member of this community has information that they do not even realize is significant,” the family told Arizona station KVOA – News 4 Tucson. “We hope people search their memories, especially around the key timelines of January 31 and the early morning hours of February 1, as well as the late evening of January 11. We desperately ask this community for renewed attention to our mom’s case − please consult camera footage, journal notes, text messages, observations or conversations that in retrospect may hold significance. No detail is too small. It may be the key.”
In May 2026, authorities said they are getting “closer” to solving the case as forensic evidence continues to be analyzed. Officials also confirmed that human remains discovered near Nancy’s home in spring 2026 were unrelated to the investigation.
Was a Ransom Note Involved in Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance?
On February 3, TMZ reported that an alleged ransom note had been sent to the outlet that day, demanding millions in Bitcoin. The note further demanded that the money be sent to a specific Bitcoin address, which the outlet reported it had verified was real. TMZ forwarded the alleged ransom letter to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office told CBS News that a ransom note was sent to a local Arizona news station. It’s unclear if it contained the same details as the one TMZ obtained.
The FBI confirmed on February 5 that a ransom note delivered to multiple media outlets had a deadline that same day for 5 p.m.
“If a transfer wasn’t made, the second demand was for next Monday,” FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke said at a press conference on February 5. “I’m not going to go beyond that.”
TMZ’s Harvey Levin told Sean Hannity that the apparent ransom note the outlet received claimed that Nancy was “safe but scared” and was 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 unverified rumors about Savannah’s brother-in-law Tommaso Cioni. Authorities also clarified that all Guthrie family members were cleared in the case.
On February 10, the FBI released black-and-white surveillance footage of the suspect on Nancy’s property. The individual was wearing a mask with black gloves.
That evening, authorities pulled over a man only identified 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 images in the search for Nancy Guthrie:
Over the last eight days, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost,… pic.twitter.com/z5WLgPtZpT— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) February 10, 2026
“I hope they get the suspect because I’m not it,” he said.
The sheriff’s department announced on February 17 that the DNA found on the black gloves recovered near Nancy’s home did not match anyone in the national crime database.
On April 16, the FBI began looking at a DNA sample of a rootless hair. It’s unclear whose hair it is at the time of publication, but multiple outlets reported the supposed breakthrough. An FBI official, however, told 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 lab in Florida. Eleven weeks later, that lab 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 the Today Show?
Yes, Savannah officially returned to Today on April 6, 2026, after taking a roughly two-month leave of absence amid the search for her missing mother.
Savannah briefly exited a live broadcast of Today on May 6. However, she returned to the show the following morning and appeared alongside her co-hosts as usual.
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