The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has entered its second week as law enforcement continues to follow multiple leads in the case.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31 at her home in Tucson, Arizona. According to authorities, she had been dropped off at home after dinner with family. Concern grew the following day when she did not attend church as usual and could not be reached. Given her age and reported health needs, relatives quickly alerted law enforcement.
Since then, investigators from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI have been working to piece together what happened. Officials have confirmed that alleged ransom communications were sent to several media outlets, though their authenticity has not been publicly verified. Authorities have declined to share detailed information about the contents while the investigation remains active.
Over the weekend, Savannah Guthrie appeared in a public video alongside her siblings Annie and Camron, making an emotional appeal for their mother’s safe return. In the message, the family addressed whoever may be responsible and expressed willingness to comply with demands if it meant bringing Nancy home safely.
Just hours after the video was released, investigators were seen searching the Tucson home of Annie Guthrie and her husband, located a few miles from Nancy’s residence. Reports indicate the search lasted more than two hours. Officials have not disclosed whether the search was conducted with consent or a warrant, and they have not commented on items reportedly removed from the property.
Former federal investigators speaking to media outlets have noted that searches of multiple locations are not unusual in missing-person cases, especially when ransom claims or new tips emerge. Such steps, they say, can be part of standard evidence-gathering procedures rather than an indication of wrongdoing by family members.
Authorities also returned to Nancy Guthrie’s home to conduct additional examinations of the property, including outdoor areas and infrastructure. So far, they say no suspects or persons of interest have been identified.
In its latest statement, the sheriff’s department confirmed the investigation is ongoing and that follow-up work is taking place at several locations. No press briefings are currently scheduled, but officials say updates will be shared if significant developments occur.
Law enforcement is urging anyone with credible information to contact the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI or the Pima County Sheriff’s Office at 520-351-4900.
For now, the Guthrie family and investigators remain focused on one goal: finding Nancy and bringing her home safely.