Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Nancy Guthrie, the mother of famed "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported mysteriously missing from her Arizona home in early February 2026.
Local authorities are currently investigating the case as a serious crime, with a strong suspicion of kidnapping.
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The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was first discovered on Sunday afternoon, February 1, 2026, after a church member reported her missing.
Detectives dispatched to her home in the Catalina Foothills, near Tucson, found "very concerning" conditions at the scene.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that Nancy Guthrie is believed to have been abducted from her home while sleeping and did not leave of her own free will.
Savannah Guthrie herself released a statement saying, "On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and messages of support. Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our beloved Nancy."
Savannah was not present on the 'Today' show on Monday, February 2, 2026, and is known to have been in Arizona to be with her family.
Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance Details
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday evening, January 31, 2026, at approximately 9:30 p.m. local time, at her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona.
84-year-old Nancy Guthrie's health severely limits her mobility and requires daily medication.
However, Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that Nancy was in a clear state of mind and did not suffer from dementia, making it unlikely she would have left the house alone.
Family members reported Nancy Guthrie missing on Sunday afternoon, February 1, 2026, at approximately 12:00 a.m. This report came after a church member called about Nancy's failure to attend church services.
After receiving the report, detectives were immediately dispatched to Nancy Guthrie's home on Sunday evening, February 1, 2026.
At the scene, they discovered several "very concerning" items, indicating that Nancy's disappearance was more than a typical missing person case.
Authorities' Investigation and Alleged Kidnapping
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed on Monday, February 2, 2026, that Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is being investigated as a criminal offense.
Nancy Guthrie's home is now being treated as a "crime scene," as reported by E News!
Sheriff Nanos has publicly stated his belief that Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home while she slept, was taken by force and did not leave of her own free will, given her limited mobility.
Evidence at the scene supports this suspicion, prompting the involvement of the homicide and criminal investigation teams, a non-standard procedure for a typical missing person case.
A comprehensive search effort has been launched, including the use of drones and search dogs.
However, the search and rescue teams have been withdrawn, indicating that the focus has shifted from the search to the criminal investigation.
Sheriff Nanos also appealed to the public for any information or home security camera footage that may be relevant to help solve the case of Savannah Guthrie's mother.
Savannah Guthrie's Reaction
In response to the news of her mother's disappearance, Savannah Guthrie issued a condolences statement and gratitude to everyone for their prayers, thoughts, and messages of support.
In her statement, Savannah emphasized that the family's primary focus at this time is ensuring the safe return of their beloved Nancy Guthrie.
Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy, were known to have a very close relationship.
As a show of support and to be by her family's side, Savannah Guthrie was absent from the "Today" show anchor desk on Monday, February 2, 2026 and traveled to Arizona to be with her family during this difficult time.