AZ NANCY GUTHRIE: Missing from Tucson, AZ - 31 Jan 2026 - Age 84 (22 Viewers)

Authorities believe 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie's mother was taken against her will

Authorities believe the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.

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‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother is missing in Arizona and authorities suspect crime​

The disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie over the weekend is being investigated as a crime based on what authorities saw at her home, an Arizona sheriff said Monday.

Asked to explain why investigators believe the Tucson-area home is a crime scene, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Nancy Guthrie has limited mobility and said there were other things indicating she did not leave on her own, but he declined to further elaborate.

“I need this community to step up and start giving us some calls,” Nanos said during a news conference.

The sheriff said Guthrie, who lived alone, was of sound mind.

“This is not dementia related. She’s as sharp as a tack. The family wants everyone to know that this isn’t someone who just wandered off,” Nanos said, adding that she needs her daily medication.

Guthrie was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at her home in the Tucson area and her family reported her missing around noon Sunday, the sheriff said.

Nanos said a family member received a call from someone at church saying Guthrie wasn’t there, leading family to search for her at her home and then calling 911.

“From what the family’s told us and everything we’ve learned, she could not walk out of that home 50 yards. We believe she was taken out of the home against her will, and that’s how this investigation is moving,” the sheriff told NBC’s Tom Llamas.


On Monday morning, Nanos said search crews worked hard but have since been pulled back.

“We don’t see this as a search mission so much as it is a crime scene,” the sheriff said.

Even so, a sheriff’s helicopter flew over the desert Monday afternoon near Guthrie’s home in the affluent Catalina Foothills area on the northern edge of Tucson. Her brick home has a gravel driveway and a yard covered in Prickly Pear and Saguaro cactus.

Savannah Guthrie issued a statement on Monday, NBC’s “Today” show reported.

“On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support,” she said. “Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear Nancy.”


MEDIA - NANCY GUTHRIE: Missing from Tucson, AZ - 31 Jan 2026 - Age 84

 

[Cousin Dupree]

I'm trying to post the photo, but I'm getting some problems. The picture is at the CNN link.

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Got it!!!!

 

[Guess Who]

LE is calling the person in the video a "subject" not a "suspect." Video to be released any minute now.

Because everybody that comes up to a missing person's house with a face covering when not needed due to temps, is not going to be a "suspect"

 

[Cousin Dupree]

These idiots are posting live about a pizza showing up.

This is stupid.

 

[GrandmaBear]

I'm trying to post the photo, but I'm getting some problems. The picture is at the CNN link.

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Yeah, that's one of a few I saw. You got it!

Lots to discuss here...

I was surprised how much clearer they were than I thought they would be.

I just can't, if not robbery which clearly seems not to be, think that this could be anything but revenge or ransom... What else would be the motive?

 

[GrandmaBear]

Because everybody that comes up to a missing person's house with a face covering when not needed due to temps, is not going to be a "suspect"

Uhm, have you seen the image? With apparent weapon? Seems you are far back on here.

 

[Guess Who]

Yeah, I heard that too, also saying he is using left hand, probably left hand dominant...

Appearing to hold it with his left hand but it's still holstered and the way it's facing in the holster, it's in a way to grab it out with the right hand

 

[Cousin Dupree]

I'm trying to post the photo, but I'm getting some problems. The picture is at the CNN link.

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He looks Caucasian.

 

[Tresir]

Ok, you knew this was going to happen. According to the dailymail, (I know, I know) there is currently an internal battle raging at NBC over whether to turn Guthrie's disappearance into a new Dateline episode. Those network executives opposed are saying it is too soon, and it is inappropriate because it hits too close to home since SG works for NBC. Those in favor are saying it would be the highest rated Dateline episode ever.

I think they should wait till there is an ending. These networks just care about one thing.

 

[GrandmaBear]

These idiots are posting live about a pizza showing up.

This is stupid.

I don't like him/them personally. They're very uhm not highly respected.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Appearing to hold it with his left hand but it's still holstered and the way it's facing in the holster, it's in a way to grab it out with the right hand

Don't know, just listening to news first reacting and impressions and what they see or think while posting here. There is apparently a weapon though right?

 

[GrandmaBear]

I think they should wait till there is an ending. These networks just care about one thing.

That's for sure.

 

[Tresir]

I'm seeing something that says an elderly woman has been found in Pima county dead. I have a feeling it is bullsh*t so am NOT going to link it so they get views. And don't want to excite anyone as it did me at first. If anyone sees anything corroborating such, please let us know. There is a lot of b.s. out there, much like Reiner was in the beginning in these high profile cases.

Nobody cares about that. Elderly people wander off and go missing all the time. This one happens to have a famous daughter. It's BS really but, ratings........

 

[GrandmaBear]

Yeah, a first thought was premeditation and now I'm hearing others saying that as well. I mean it was planned in that he is masked, gloves, backpack, etc. it would seem anyhow...

 

[GrandmaBear]

Savanna has now posted them said "we believe she is still alive. Bring her home" from what I heard...

 

[Cousin Dupree]

I don't like him/them personally. They're very uhm not highly respected.

They shouldn't be. They keep thinking out loud with no proof.

 

[GrandmaBear]

Nobody cares about that. Elderly people wander off and go missing all the time. This one happens to have a famous daughter. It's BS really but, ratings........

Pretty sure what I saw was made up crap. It purported to be a short from a News 18 but the name didn't match up with the claim.

 

[Guess Who]

Uhm, have you seen the image? With apparent weapon? Seems you are far back on here.

Yes, that's why there is an eye roll after it, indicating sarcasm.

 

[GrandmaBear]

They shouldn't be. They keep thinking out loud with no proof.

IF I remember correctly, they went way overboard and over the line in the West boys case in CA. So far bad they changed their channel name I THINK. It's also said he is a felon, the channel holder. Not sure on that but I do remember them from other cases and I almost NEVER will watch them. Here they were on the ground there when I wasn't seeing anyone else so I did give it a short listen a time or two and couldn't stand it. They also don't moderate their chat and it's just full of trolls, conspiracy theorists and more if you can even read it, it flies by so fast.

Yeah, NOT a fan.

 

[Sunburst]

Video released. You can clearly see the backpack he is wearing, it won't be too long before the brand is identified.
The gloves look shiny and pretty thick. The type a sporting goods store would sell for snowmobiling or ice fishing or winter camping.
Can't tell if he is wearing athletic shoes or low cut hiking/walking boots.
Uses his left hand to pull up the houseplants he is trying to use to obscure the camera.
Fox is showing the video.

Mr. S. had surgery a couple of hours ago and is sleeping off the anesthesia.

 

[Guess Who]

Don't know, just listening to news first reacting and impressions and what they see or think while posting here. There is apparently a weapon though right?

It's clear as day in the image posted on here.