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Sheriff Tears Up Vowing to Find Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mom
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos gets emotional during 'Today' show interview about the search for Nancy Guthrie.
Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:31am
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The sheriff leading the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, became visibly emotional during an interview on the 'Today' show. When asked what gave him hope that Nancy is still alive, six days after her disappearance, Sheriff Chris Nanos paused and choked back tears, saying 'You have to have hope. This is somebody's mom. We're gonna find her.'
Why it matters
The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother has captured national attention, with the 'Today' show host's colleagues and viewers following the search efforts closely. The sheriff's emotional reaction highlights the personal stakes involved and the determination to bring Nancy Guthrie home safely.
The details
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos was interviewed on the 'Today' show about the search for Nancy Guthrie, who went missing in Arizona last week. When asked what gave him hope that she is still alive, Nanos paused, visibly emotional, and said 'You have to have hope. Come on, this is somebody's mom. We're gonna find her,' vowing to continue the search.
- Nancy Guthrie went missing on January 31, 2026.
The players
Savannah Guthrie
The host of the 'Today' show, whose mother Nancy Guthrie went missing in Arizona.
Chris Nanos
The Pima County Sheriff leading the search efforts for Nancy Guthrie.
What they’re saying
“Wow. You have to have hope. You have to have hope. Come on, this is somebody's mom. We're gonna find her.”
— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff
What’s next
The sheriff stated that the search for Nancy Guthrie will continue, with the goal of bringing her home safely.
The takeaway
The emotional reaction from the sheriff leading the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother underscores the human stakes involved and the determination of law enforcement to find her, no matter how difficult the circumstances.
