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Arizona sheriff issues statement to public after Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy went missing
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, went missing on January 31, 2026, from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona. Pima County authorities have confirmed that they believe she was taken from her residence against her will. The disappearance has prompted a public outcry, with the sheriff’s office working diligently to track down any leads that could help locate her.
At a press conference on February 3, 2026, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos addressed concerns regarding the possibility of an ongoing threat to the community. Sheriff Nanos clarified that there is no indication of a wider pattern of crimes targeting the elderly in the area.
He stated, “We don’t believe that’s the case,” further emphasizing that although Nancy was taken from her home, there is no evidence to suggest a broader public risk. Investigators continue to explore all possible leads.
Sheriff's statement on ongoing investigation
Sheriff Nanos also touched on the current status of the investigation. He explained that investigators are still uncertain about the details surrounding the crime, including how many individuals may have been involved in the kidnapping.
Despite the uncertainty, authorities have confirmed that DNA evidence found at Nancy Guthrie’s home is being examined, though Nanos declined to offer more specifics on the matter.
“Well, we have crime in Tucson all the time, right? Like any city, and so there, when you say a threat to the public, is there somebody out there who’s kidnapping elderly people in the middle of the night every night? We’ve not heard that,” he told reporters.
The search for Nancy began when a friend from her church noticed her absence on February 1, 2026, prompting a family member to check her home. Authorities quickly responded, and the case has since been treated as a potential crime scene.
Nanos has said that while there is no evidence to suggest that Nancy wandered off, her limited physical mobility makes it unlikely she left her home voluntarily.
Reward offered and public appeal for information
In an effort to expedite the search, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department has announced a reward of up to $2,500 for any information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts.
The department has urged the public to come forward with any video or photographic evidence from the area surrounding her home. “All calls remain anonymous,” the department reminded the community, stressing the importance of keeping the investigation moving forward.
Savannah Guthrie and her family remain in Arizona, supporting the investigation and asking for the public’s help. On social media, Savannah shared a heartfelt message, asking her followers to join in praying for her mother’s safe return. “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.
Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment,” she wrote. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900 or use the app P3TIPS to share tips anonymously.