Investigators Warn Nancy Guthrie's Abductor May Strike Again

Pima County Sheriff says the public should remain vigilant as the search for the 'Today' co-anchor's mother continues.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:33pm

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos warned that the person who abducted Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, could strike again. Nanos urged the public to 'keep your wits about you' and not assume they are safe just because the incident happened to the Guthrie family. While officials believe Nancy Guthrie was targeted, they are not 100% certain and say they know the reason behind the abduction, though they did not provide further details.

Why it matters

The disappearance of a high-profile figure's elderly family member has raised concerns about public safety, especially if the perpetrator is still at large and potentially willing to target others. This case highlights the need for vigilance and effective law enforcement efforts to protect vulnerable members of the community.

The details

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her home in January. The desperate search for her has been ongoing for nearly six weeks. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos warned that the person responsible for her abduction could strike again, urging the public to remain alert and not assume they are safe just because the incident happened to the Guthrie family.

  • Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in January 2026.
  • The search for Nancy Guthrie has been ongoing for nearly six weeks as of March 13, 2026.

The players

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's abduction.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the 'Today' show, whose 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie was abducted.

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her home in January 2026.

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What they’re saying

“We believe we know why he did this.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff

“No, keep your wits about you.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff

“It'd be silly to tell people, 'Yeah, don't worry about it. You're, you're not his target.'”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff

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 need for heightened public awareness and law enforcement vigilance when a high-profile abduction occurs, as the perpetrator may pose an ongoing threat to the broader community.