The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has intensified as investigators pursue what they believe may be an abduction case.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home near Tucson, Arizona, on the night of January 31. Concern grew after she failed to attend a church service the next morning and could not be reached by family members. When relatives checked her residence, they found signs that raised alarm and immediately alerted authorities.
Investigators from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI are leading the case. Officials have said there are indications that Nancy may not have left her home voluntarily. Her age and medical condition have added urgency to the search, as she requires regular medication and has limited mobility.
Authorities released surveillance images showing a masked individual near her home around the time she disappeared. The footage, which appears to show someone interfering with a doorbell camera, is being treated as a significant lead. Law enforcement has detained a person for questioning, but it remains unclear whether that individual has been formally charged or directly linked to Nancy’s disappearance.
Reports have also surfaced about possible ransom communications demanding cryptocurrency in exchange for her return. However, investigators have not confirmed the authenticity of those messages and continue to examine all leads carefully.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have made emotional public appeals, urging anyone with information to come forward. In statements and social media posts, the family described the situation as heartbreaking and pleaded for their mother’s safe return. They have asked the public to share any details, no matter how small, that could help investigators.
Law enforcement agencies have expanded their search efforts and are working across jurisdictions. Officials have also warned the public against spreading unverified information online, stressing the importance of relying on official updates.
As the investigation continues, Nancy Guthrie remains missing, and her family is holding on to hope that she will be found safe.
