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Mexican Authorities Say No Formal FBI Request in Guthrie Case
The Sonora Attorney General clarified that his office has not received an official collaboration request from the FBI regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The attorney general of the Mexican state of Sonora, which borders Arizona, stated that his office has not received a formal request from the FBI to collaborate in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona on January 31. The Sonora AG's office noted that it would be willing to assist if an official request is made through proper channels.
Why it matters
The potential involvement of Mexican authorities in the Guthrie case is significant, as the missing woman's home is located just miles from the Arizona-Mexico border. Any cross-border coordination or information-sharing between U.S. and Mexican law enforcement could be crucial to locating Nancy Guthrie.
The details
The Sonora Attorney General's office clarified in a social media post that it has not received a formal request from the FBI to collaborate on the Guthrie case. The office stated it would be willing to assist if an official request is made through proper institutional channels. Multiple media outlets had previously reported that the FBI had contacted Mexican authorities regarding the case.
- Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona on the night of January 31, 2026.
- Guthrie was reported missing the following day, February 1, 2026.
The players
Gustavo Rómulo Salas Chávez
The attorney general of the Mexican state of Sonora, which borders Arizona.
Nancy Guthrie
An 84-year-old woman who went missing from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona on January 31, 2026.
Savannah Guthrie
The daughter of Nancy Guthrie and a longtime NBC anchor.
Chris Nanos
The Pima County Sheriff, who is working the case alongside the FBI.
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is leading the search for Nancy Guthrie.
What they’re saying
“To date, this institution has not received any formal request for collaboration, assistance, or exchange of information from U.S. authorities or Mexican federal agencies in relation to said case.”
— Gustavo Rómulo Salas Chávez, Attorney General of Sonora, Mexico (X (social platform)
“I wanted to say to whoever has her or knows where she is that it's never too late, and you're not lost or alone. And it is never too late to do the right thing, and we are here. We believe — and we believe in the essential goodness of every human being.”
— Savannah Guthrie (Instagram)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of cross-border cooperation between U.S. and Mexican authorities in missing persons investigations, especially those near the border region. It also underscores the emotional toll on families like the Guthries as they desperately search for their loved one.
