BREAKING: Police Have a ‘Crime Scene’ in Disappearance of ‘Today’ Show Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mom
Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, are treating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, as a crime scene.Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs she did not leave her home on her own, and that the investigation is active. Guthrie, who has mobility issues, was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at her Tucson-area home, and her family reported her missing around noon Sunday. A search of the area is underway with drones,search dogs,volunteers,and Border Patrol agents,with the homicide team assisting and no ruling yet on foul play. Savannah Guthrie,Nancy’s daughter,issued a statement thanking the public for prayers and support,and urging that Nancy be returned safely. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward.
An Arizona sheriff said Monday that investigators are treating the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie as a crime scene.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs indicating Nancy Guthrie did not leave her home on her own.
“We do in fact have a crime scene,” Nanos said during a news conference, the Associated Press reported.
Nanos urged the public to assist investigators and report any information that could help locate her.
Sheriff Chris Nanos pushes back on speculation, saying Nancy Guthrie is “of sound mind” and “ as sharp as a tack.” pic.twitter.com/rqm3CJ3z1M
— The Faulkner Focus (@FaulknerFocus) February 2, 2026
“I need this community to step up and start giving us some calls,” he said.
Authorities said Nancy Guthrie has mobility issues, which make her disappearance more concerning.
She was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at her home in the Tucson area.
Sheriff Nanos will hold a media briefing this morning at 9:00 a.m regarding the search and investigation underway for Nancy Guthrie.
Location: 1750 E. Benson Highway Tucson, AZ 85714
We will also livestream on our page. pic.twitter.com/vTl6cZAuKa
— Pima County Sheriff’s Department (@PimaSheriff) February 2, 2026
Her family reported her missing around noon Sunday. Nanos said she has physical ailments, but no cognitive issues.
Search crews are using drones and search dogs, with help from volunteers and Border Patrol agents.
Full presser from The Pima County Sheriff’s Department on the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show host Savannah.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, at her home. There are ‘disturbing signs’ at her home. pic.twitter.com/qIPCUZ98xX
— Luke Brenner (@TheLukeReport) February 2, 2026
The sheriff said the department’s homicide team is also assisting, which is not standard.
Nanos said foul play has not been ruled out.
Savannah Guthrie issued a statement Monday thanking the public for prayers and support, saying the family’s focus is on Nancy’s safe return.
“On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support,” Guthrie said. “Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear Nancy.”
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