Sheriff Responds After Car Linked to Nancy Guthrie's Daughter Sparks Rumor

Officials say processing the vehicle is standard investigative practice as the search for the missing 84-year-old continues.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:55pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Pima County Sheriff's Department said a car was processed as part of standard investigative practices as officials continue to investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. Sheriff Chris Nanos did not state who the car belonged to, but journalist Ashleigh Banfield reported that officials towed and impounded the vehicle of Nancy's daughter, Annie Guthrie.

Why it matters

Nancy Guthrie has been missing for several days, and her disappearance has received national attention. She was last seen at her home in Tucson, Arizona, and authorities have said there were signs at the crime scene indicating she "did not leave on her own." The sheriff has said Nancy needs daily medication, and it could be fatal if she did not have it every 24 hours.

The details

Sheriff Nanos said the car was processed as part of the search warrant scene and standard investigative practices. He did not confirm whose car it was. Journalist Ashleigh Banfield reported that officials towed and impounded the vehicle of Nancy's daughter, Annie Guthrie, citing a law enforcement source. Nanos said officials have not identified a suspect or person of interest at this time.

  • On Saturday, Nancy traveled to a local home of family members for dinner and to play games, and was dropped off at approximately 9:48 p.m.
  • Nancy's garage door closed at approximately 9:50 p.m. on Saturday.
  • A doorbell camera at the home disconnected at approximately 1:47 a.m. on Sunday, and detected a person at approximately 2:12 a.m., but no video is available.
  • At approximately 2:28 a.m. on Sunday, Nancy's pacemaker app showed that it had disconnected from the phone.
  • Nancy's family checked on her and discovered her missing the next morning.

The players

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who said the car was processed as part of standard investigative practices.

Ashleigh Banfield

A journalist who reported that officials towed and impounded the vehicle of Nancy's daughter, Annie Guthrie, citing a law enforcement source.

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie who has been missing for several days.

Savannah Guthrie

The Today show host and Nancy Guthrie's daughter.

Heith Janke

The FBI special agent in charge of the FBI Phoenix division.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“This is an 84-year-old grandma that needs vital medication for her wellbeing. You still have time to do the right thing before this becomes a worse, much worse scenario for you. Please return Nancy home.”

— Heith Janke, FBI special agent in charge of the FBI Phoenix division (Press conference)

“We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Today show host and Nancy Guthrie's daughter (Instagram video message)

What’s next

Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). Individuals can also contact their local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgency to find Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman who requires daily medication and may be in grave danger. The investigation has involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, as they work to uncover what happened and bring Nancy home safely.