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Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of NBC Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1 from her Tucson, Arizona home. Authorities believe she was kidnapped, with FBI releasing surveillance footage of a masked suspect. The family offered a $1 million reward for information and acknowledged she may no longer be alive. Savannah Guthrie returned to the Today Show on March 5 after an extended absence.
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2026-08-18 to 2026-11-15 · UTC publication dates
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, reported missing after suspected abduction from her Arizona home on February 1
Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of NBC Today show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1 after being suspected of being abducted from her home in Arizona. She was last seen shortly before 10 p.m. on January 31. The alarm was raised when she failed to show up to a virtual church session at a friend's house. Based on security footage, authorities believe she was kidnapped or otherwise taken against her will.
Guthrie family urges Arizona community to search memories around key dates of January 11 and February 1
In a statement to NBC's Tucson affiliate, the Guthrie family urged local community members to search their memories for any information around the key dates of January 31–February 1 and the evening of January 11. 'It's possible a member of this community has information that they do not even realize is significant,' the family said.
Savannah Guthrie gives first interview since her mother's disappearance, pleading for information
Savannah Guthrie gave her first formal interview since her mother Nancy Guthrie went missing, speaking with NBC Today colleague Hoda Kotb. A preview aired Wednesday on the Today show, with the full interview scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Guthrie stated 'We are in agony' and called on anyone with information to 'do the right thing' and come forward.
A $1 million reward has been offered for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's return
The Guthrie family offered a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's safe return. Additionally, the FBI has offered a separate $50,000 reward for information on her whereabouts. Despite the substantial reward, investigators report little movement in the case.
Investigators believe a suspicious incident involving Nancy Guthrie occurred on January 11
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that investigators believe something significant occurred on January 11, based on FBI analysis of digital equipment. A neighbor had previously reported seeing a suspicious man lurking in the neighborhood on that date. Authorities also released a chilling image of a masked man approaching Nancy Guthrie's door, identifying him as a suspect. Blood was found on her porch.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1, 2025
Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of NBC Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing by her family on February 1 from her home near Tucson, Arizona, after failing to attend a virtual church service. She was last seen the night before, around 9:45 p.m., after having dinner at her daughter Annie's home. Authorities have described the case as a possible kidnapping or abduction.
Suspect in Nancy Guthrie abduction identified as masked male caught on doorbell camera
Authorities released video footage from a doorbell Ring camera showing a masked, armed suspect tampering with a security camera outside Nancy Guthrie's Tucson-area home. The doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m. on February 1. The FBI described the suspect as a male between 5'9" and 5'10" with an average build, wearing a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack 25-liter backpack. Forensic testing confirmed Nancy Guthrie's blood was found on the porch of her home.
Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI are jointly leading the Nancy Guthrie investigation
The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Tucson and the FBI are both leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's abduction. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos indicated investigators may use genetic genealogy to identify the source of unknown DNA recovered from inside Nancy Guthrie's house. No suspects have been officially identified despite an increase in tips following release of suspect footage and the reward increase.
Guthrie family offers $1 million reward for Nancy Guthrie's recovery
The Guthrie family raised their reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's safe return to $1 million. The FBI separately offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to her recovery or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Savannah Guthrie has been on leave from the Today show since early February 2025
Savannah Guthrie has remained largely off the air since February 2, 2025, following her mother Nancy's disappearance on February 1. Hoda Kotb, who stepped down from Today in late 2024, returned to the show to fill in for Guthrie. Guthrie visited the Today studio in New York City earlier in March to thank colleagues, and she is expected to return to her co-anchor role as early as April 2025.
Savannah Guthrie gives first on-camera interview since her mother's abduction
Savannah Guthrie sat down with former Today co-anchor Hoda Kotb for her first on-camera interview since her mother Nancy's disappearance on February 1. A clip previewed on the Today show on March 25, 2025, showed Guthrie in tears describing the family's ordeal. The full interview was scheduled to air across Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27 episodes of the Today show, covering the investigation, Guthrie's faith, and how she is coping.
Doorbell camera footage released showing masked man at Nancy Guthrie's door on night of disappearance
On February 11, investigators released video footage from a camera on Nancy Guthrie's front porch, showing a man wearing a mask, gloves, and a backpack, along with what appeared to be a gun holster, present at her doorstep on the night she disappeared.
Pima County Sheriff's Department warns public about fundraising scams linked to Nancy Guthrie case
The Pima County Sheriff's Department issued a warning on social media urging the public to beware of fundraising scams stemming from the high-profile case. The department stated that no GoFundMe page or any fundraising effort is associated with the investigation and urged people not to send money to anyone claiming to raise funds related to the case.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home on January 31
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on the night of January 31 at her home in the Catalina Foothills area north of Tucson, Arizona. She was reported missing on February 1 after failing to appear at church Sunday morning. Her son-in-law had dropped her off at home around 10 p.m. the night before she went missing.
Savannah Guthrie gives first formal interview since her mother's disappearance, describing family's 'agony'
Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie gave her first formal interview since her mother Nancy's disappearance, speaking with former co-host Hoda Kotb. A preview clip aired on March 25, with the full interview scheduled to air in two parts on March 26 and 27. Guthrie, in tears, described the family as being in 'agony' and pleaded for her mother's return.
Savannah Guthrie returned to Rockefeller Center studio to visit colleagues on March 6
Savannah Guthrie, who has been away from the Today show since her mother went missing, returned to the Rockefeller Center studio to visit colleagues on March 6. Hoda Kotb has been anchoring alongside Craig Melvin during Guthrie's absence.
DNA from gloves found near Guthrie home traced to uninvolved local restaurant worker
A potential breakthrough in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case involved a pair of gloves found near her home. However, the Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed that DNA on the gloves was traced to a local restaurant worker who was not part of their investigation.
Investigators using genetic genealogy technique to analyze DNA evidence in Nancy Guthrie case
The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed that various forms of evidence are being analyzed in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case. Authorities have also turned to the investigative technique of genetic genealogy to maximize the utility of DNA evidence collected during the investigation.
Guthrie family offers $1 million reward; FBI adds separate $100,000 reward for information
The Guthrie family announced a $1 million reward for any information leading to Nancy Guthrie's return. The FBI separately posted a $100,000 reward and directed the public to its 1-800-CALL-FBI hotline for tips.
Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped; blood and pacemaker data provide key evidence
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated Nancy Guthrie is believed to have been taken against her will. Drops of her blood were found on the front porch. At approximately 2:30 a.m. on February 1, her pacemaker made its last sync with her Apple devices, indicating a potential timeframe for when she was removed from the home. Her watch and iPhone were recovered inside the residence.
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