The nationwide search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, took a dramatic turn this week as law enforcement activity intensified around her Tucson, Arizona home.
The mystery surrounding her disappearance — which investigators believe is an abduction — continues to fuel concern, speculation, and a flurry of updates from authorities and family alike.
Nancy was last seen at her Catalina Foothills residence on January 31, and despite days of searching by the FBI, Pima County Sheriff’s Department, and other agencies, no suspects have yet been publicly identified.
Investigators have said that clues at the scene suggest she did not leave voluntarily.
Rumors, unverified leads, and new 'messages' allegedly connected to her disappearance have kept the public’s attention squarely on the case.
Messages claimed to be from her captors have been forwarded to authorities, and detectives are now working to determine their authenticity.
Police tow blue SUV from Nancy Guthrie’s property
In a significant development, footage emerged showing a blue SUV being towed away from Nancy’s property, sparking questions about what investigators might have uncovered.
Video shared by local media shows the vehicle — believed to be one that had been parked in her garage — loaded onto a flatbed truck and removed by police.
Additionally, law enforcement was captured on camera removing what appears to be a roof-mounted device or camera from Guthrie’s home during the operation — a discovery that had not been mentioned in earlier public updates.
Officials are not commenting publicly on why the vehicle was taken or whether it holds evidence connected to her disappearance.
However, analysts say towing the SUV may allow forensic teams to comb it for DNA, fibers, GPS data, or other crucial clues that could help unravel what happened the night Nancy vanished.
Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information about Nancy’s disappearance to come forward, especially as the investigation enters its second week without a confirmed sighting or contact from potential abductors.
What we know so far
Here’s the timeline and key facts compiled from official statements and investigations:
- Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home on January 31 and was not reported missing until the following morning.
- Blood found at the scene has been matched to her, and her pacemaker’s monitoring signal stopped shortly after her disappearance.
- Investigators believe she was taken against her will, and the case is being treated as a likely kidnapping.
- The FBI has offered a reward for information leading to her recovery or the arrest of those responsible.
Family members, including Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, have publicly pleaded for anyone holding Nancy to make contact and provide proof of life.
Social media remains filled with theories, support messages, and heartbreak from those following the case closely.
As this story develops, more details are expected to emerge.
For now, authorities maintain that every lead is being actively pursued in hopes of bringing Nancy home safely.