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FBI Intensifies Search for Missing Today Show Anchor's Mother
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos reveals new developments in the 33-day disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos disclosed fresh FBI developments on Friday in the ongoing hunt for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her Catalina Foothills home in Arizona 33 days ago. FBI agents were spotted canvassing neighborhood homes, chasing leads in a case that has gripped the nation since Guthrie was last seen on January 31.
Why it matters
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a high-profile figure as the mother of a national news anchor, has captivated the public and raised questions about the investigation's progress. The case has also exposed tensions between the local sheriff's department and the FBI, with accusations of ego and missteps hampering the probe.
The details
Guthrie was dropped off at her home by her daughter's husband on the night of January 31, but was reported missing the next day when she failed to attend a church service. Authorities found signs of a struggle inside her home and her personal belongings, but no trace of Guthrie. The latest developments include the FBI analyzing Ring camera footage and conducting a neighborhood sweep, as well as the discovery of biological evidence and a 911 call that was dismissed as unrelated.
- Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026.
- She was reported missing the next day, on February 1, 2026, when she failed to attend a church service.
- The FBI neighborhood sweep and analysis of Ring camera footage occurred on March 6, 2026, 33 days after Guthrie's disappearance.
The players
Chris Nanos
The Pima County Sheriff who has been leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Nancy Guthrie
The 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills of Arizona.
Savannah Guthrie
The host of the Today show and Nancy Guthrie's daughter.
Tommaso Cioni
Nancy Guthrie's son-in-law, who dropped her off at her home on the night she went missing.
Aaron Cross
A sergeant with the Pima County Deputies Organization who has criticized Sheriff Nanos' handling of the investigation.
What they’re saying
“We're analysing Ring camera video of the suspect.”
— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff (News 4 Tucson)
“We found those individuals, interviewed them. It was a domestic violence situation that had nothing to do with this case.”
— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff (News 4 Tucson)
“It is a common belief... this case has become an ego case for Sheriff Nanos.”
— Aaron Cross, Sergeant, Pima County Deputies Organization (ibtimes.co.uk)
“In my professional opinion... a mistake.”
— Brantner Smith, Former Police Officer (ibtimes.co.uk)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspect out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in high-profile missing persons investigations, with tensions between agencies and questions about the handling of the crime scene hampering the search for answers in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
