Savannah Guthrie's Mother Still Missing After 6 Days

Officials believe Nancy Guthrie is alive but have no suspects in her disappearance

Feb. 6, 2026 at 7:55am

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The search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, entered its sixth day on Friday, with law enforcement officials in Arizona saying they believe she is still alive but have not yet identified a suspect in the case. Police have released a detailed timeline of events surrounding her disappearance from her home in the Catalina Foothills just north of Tucson, Arizona on Saturday night. The family has made emotional pleas for her safe return, and the FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother has garnered national attention, raising concerns about her safety and well-being. The case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in abduction investigations, especially when there are no clear suspects or motives. The family's public appeals for her safe return have also sparked discussions about the role of media coverage in high-profile missing persons cases.

The details

According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home on Saturday night. Her family reported her missing on Sunday after she did not show up for church. Police have released a detailed timeline of events, including the opening and closing of her garage door, disconnections of her doorbell camera and pacemaker app, and the discovery of her blood on the porch. Authorities say they have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, and no ransom demands have been confirmed as authentic.

  • On Saturday, January 31 at 5:32 p.m., Nancy Guthrie arrived at her daughter Annie Guthrie's nearby home for dinner.
  • On Saturday, January 31 at 9:48 p.m., Nancy Guthrie was dropped off at her home.
  • On Sunday, February 1 at 11:56 a.m., the family went to the home to check on Nancy Guthrie.
  • On Sunday, February 1 at 12:03 p.m., a 911 call was made to report Nancy Guthrie missing.
  • On Sunday, February 1 at 12:15 p.m., police arrived at the home.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on January 31.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the Today show and daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who has made emotional public appeals for her mother's safe return.

Camron Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's older brother, who has also made public appeals for information about his mother's disappearance.

Annie Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's sister, who was the last person to see Nancy Guthrie before she went 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

“Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We need you to reach out, and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first, we have to know that you have our mom. We want to talk to you, and we are waiting for contact.”

— Camron Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's older brother (Instagram)

“We believe Nancy is still out there. Our department, along with all of our partners at the FBI, have been working around the clock. We want her home.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff (Press conference)

“Do the right thing. This is an 84-year-old grandma who needs vital medication for her well-being. You still have the time to do the right thing before this becomes a worse, much worse scenario for you.”

— Heith Janke, FBI Special Agent in Charge (Press conference)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in abduction investigations, especially when there are no clear suspects or motives. The family's public appeals for Nancy Guthrie's safe return have also sparked discussions about the role of media coverage in high-profile missing persons cases, and the importance of providing proof of life to alleviate concerns about her well-being.