Search Continues for Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mother

Authorities release detailed timeline as investigation enters fifth day

Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:31pm

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Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'TODAY' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, have released a detailed timeline as the search entered its fifth day and expanded to include both state and federal agencies. The timeline details Guthrie's movements on the night she went missing, including when she was dropped off at her home and unusual events that occurred in the early hours of the next morning.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother has garnered national attention, with the high-profile search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The case has raised concerns about the safety of elderly individuals and the challenges of investigating missing persons cases, especially when there are few initial leads.

The details

According to investigators, Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday night after traveling to her daughter's home in the Tucson area for dinner. She was dropped off at her home at 9:48 p.m., and her garage door closed two minutes later. In the early hours of Sunday, her doorbell camera disconnected, a person was detected on the camera system, and her pacemaker app disconnected from her phone. Family members found her missing when she did not attend church services on Sunday morning, and a 911 call was placed at 12:03 p.m. Authorities confirmed that blood found on the porch tested positive for Guthrie's DNA, but no suspect or person of interest has been identified.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday at approximately 5:32 p.m. after traveling to her daughter's home for dinner.
  • Guthrie was dropped off at her home at 9:48 p.m. on Saturday, and her garage door closed at 9:50 p.m.
  • At 1:47 a.m. on Sunday, Guthrie's doorbell camera disconnected.
  • At 2:12 a.m. on Sunday, software detected a person on the camera system, but no video footage is available.
  • At 2:28 a.m. on Sunday, Guthrie's pacemaker app showed it had disconnected from her phone.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of 'TODAY' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing since Saturday night.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the 'TODAY' show, whose mother, Nancy Guthrie, has gone missing.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who is leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“We believe Nancy Guthrie is still alive and remain committed to bringing her home safely as the high-profile search continues.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff (yournews.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow any suspects out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges of investigating missing persons cases, especially when there are few initial leads. It also raises concerns about the safety of elderly individuals and the need for stronger protections and support systems for vulnerable populations.