FBI Relocates Most Guthrie Case Agents Out of Tucson to Phoenix

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The FBI is relocating its command post for the Nancy Guthrie abduction case from Tucson to its larger office in Phoenix, Arizona. While some agents will remain in Tucson, where the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie went missing in early February, many operatives are returning to Phoenix to work on the case from there.

Why it matters

The relocation of the FBI's command post suggests the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is entering a new phase, with agents potentially shifting focus or resources. However, authorities have stressed this does not mean they are giving up on the search or scaling back the investigation.

The details

According to sources, the FBI is moving many of its agents working the Nancy Guthrie case from Tucson to its larger office in Phoenix, Arizona. Some agents will remain in Tucson, where the 84-year-old went missing on February 1, but the majority will now be based out of the Phoenix headquarters to continue the investigation.

• Nancy Guthrie, 84, went missing in early February 2026.
• The FBI command post is being relocated more than three and a half weeks after Guthrie's abduction.

What’s next

The FBI has not indicated any specific next steps in the investigation, but authorities have stressed they remain committed to finding Nancy Guthrie.