FBI Searching Catalina Foothills for Missing 'Today' Show Host's Mother

Authorities release surveillance footage and offer $50,000 reward in case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The FBI's Phoenix bureau said its agents are 'conducting an extensive search' of the Catalina Foothills in Arizona as the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, stretches into its second week. Authorities have released doorbell video footage and images from Nancy Guthrie's residence the morning of her disappearance, which showed an armed and masked individual approaching her front door. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have made an emotional video plea for her mother's captors to return her safely.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a high-profile public figure's elderly mother, has garnered national attention and raises concerns about public safety and security in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona. The FBI's involvement and the $50,000 reward indicate the seriousness of the case and the urgency to find Nancy Guthrie.

The details

According to the Pima County Sheriff, Nancy Guthrie was last seen by her family on Jan. 31 around 9:40 p.m. MST. She was physically limited and unable to walk more than 50 yards independently, but did not suffer from dementia and had full cognitive function. The FBI has released surveillance footage showing an armed and masked individual approaching Nancy Guthrie's front door the morning of her disappearance. Several news stations have also received purported ransom notes demanding bitcoin payment in exchange for her release.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen by her family on Jan. 31 around 9:40 p.m. MST.
  • The FBI released doorbell video footage and images from Nancy Guthrie's residence the morning of her disappearance on Feb. 10, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing on Jan. 31, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the 'Today' show and daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who has made an emotional video plea for her mother's safe return.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos

The sheriff who stated that Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will and that she was physically limited but had full cognitive function.

FBI Director Kash Patel

The FBI director who signaled that the agency is looking into 'persons of interest' in the case but did not name a suspect.

FBI Phoenix

The FBI's Phoenix bureau that is conducting an extensive search of the Catalina Foothills in Arizona for information related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“We appreciate the assistance and support we have received from the Tucson community.”

— FBI Phoenix (X)

“We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow any persons of interest out on bail.

The takeaway

This high-profile case highlights the urgent need for law enforcement to find Nancy Guthrie and bring her captors to justice, while also raising broader concerns about public safety and security in the Catalina Foothills area of Arizona.