FBI Searches Tucson Restaurant for Clues in Savannah Guthrie's Mother's Disappearance

Agents question staff at Mexican restaurant where Nancy Guthrie was last seen dining with her daughter

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:08pm

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The FBI has expanded its investigation into the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, by questioning employees at a Tucson, Arizona restaurant where Nancy was last seen dining with her daughter. Agents spent two days at the restaurant this week, likely seeking information that could help explain the 84-year-old's mysterious vanishing on January 31.

Why it matters

The restaurant search represents a significant development in the high-profile case, as authorities try to uncover any potential leads or connections that could shed light on Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts. Her disappearance has garnered national attention given her daughter's celebrity status as a 'Today' show host.

The details

FBI agents visited the Mexican restaurant in Tucson where Nancy Guthrie was last seen having lunch with her daughter Savannah Guthrie last November. The visit came after investigators discovered someone had searched online for details about Savannah Guthrie's salary and her mother's home address in the Catalina Foothills area. Authorities believe the restaurant may hold crucial information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 after family members dropped her off at home after dinner.
  • She was reported missing the following day when she failed to show up for church.
  • In November, Nancy Guthrie was filmed dining at the Tucson restaurant with her daughter Savannah for a 'Today' show segment.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old Arizona woman who went missing on January 31 after being dropped off at her home.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the 'Today' show and Nancy Guthrie's daughter.

Joseph Scott Morgan

A forensics professor at Jacksonville State University who commented on the FBI's restaurant investigation.

Brian Fitzgibbons

The Director of Operations for USPA Nationwide Security, who provided analysis on the restaurant search.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who previously stated that a restaurant employee interviewed had 'nothing to do with the case.'

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What they’re saying

“The FBI clearly possesses some knowledge about this case. They believe there's significant information to be found there.”

— Joseph Scott Morgan, Forensics Professor

“Is someone at that restaurant focused on learning what the net worth of Savannah is and what the potential value value of a ransom for Nancy would be?”

— Brian Fitzgibbons, Director of Operations, USPA Nationwide Security

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the restaurant employee whose DNA was found near Nancy Guthrie's home to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This high-profile case highlights the lengths law enforcement will go to uncover any potential leads or connections that could help solve the mysterious disappearance of a prominent figure's family member. The restaurant search demonstrates the FBI's determination to leave no stone unturned in their investigation.