Federal and local law enforcement agencies continue to lead a growing investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, as the search enters its twelfth day and new evidence and public appeals intensify efforts to locate her.
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona, after failing to appear for scheduled activities and church on February 1, 2026. Authorities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Pima County Sheriff's Department, are treating her disappearance as a possible criminal abduction rather than a routine missing-persons case.
New Investigative Developments
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Law enforcement has recovered a black glove and other items of potential evidentiary value near roadways north of Guthrie's home, now undergoing forensic testing for DNA and other trace evidence.
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Surveillance footage released by the FBI shows an unidentified masked individual wearing gloves and carrying a backpack outside Guthrie's home around the time she vanished. Agents are using advanced analytic techniques, including facial and gait analysis, in efforts to identify the person of interest captured on doorbell camera video.
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Authorities are actively canvassing local neighborhoods and urging residents within a two-mile radius to submit any security camera footage captured from January 1 to February 2 that may contain evidence of suspicious persons or vehicles.
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A man briefly detained for questioning in connection with the investigation was released after interviews and searches of associated properties yielded no connection to the disappearance; he has publicly denied involvement.
Family and Public Appeals
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have issued multiple heartfelt public pleas for their mother's safe return, expressing their belief that Nancy is still alive and urging anyone with information - no matter how small - to contact authorities immediately. Guthrie paused her broadcasting duties, including coverage of major events, to focus full-time on the search for her mother.
Ransom Communications and Public Response
Investigators have received alleged ransom notes and messages demanding cryptocurrency; the authenticity of these communications remains under review, and no proof of life has yet been confirmed. The FBI has offered a reward of up to $50,000 for credible information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery or the arrest of those responsible.
Ongoing Search and Next Steps
According to law enforcement statements:
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Hundreds of agents and detectives remain engaged in wide-area searches, including desert terrain and surrounding roadways.
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Investigators continue to analyze doorbell and other surveillance footage, conduct forensic examinations, and follow up on thousands of public tips already submitted.
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No suspects have yet been publicly named, and authorities are urging vigilance and assistance from communities near and far.
As this investigation evolves, law enforcement agencies maintain that every lead is being pursued to bring Nancy Guthrie home safely.
