Authorities Investigating New Message About Missing Nancy Guthrie

FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department reviewing information for authenticity

Feb. 7, 2026 at 6:47am

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The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are investigating a new message related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Authorities said they are actively inspecting the information provided in the message to determine its authenticity. Nancy Guthrie went missing from her Arizona home last weekend, and investigators believe she was abducted.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered national attention, with the FBI offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery. This new message represents a potential lead in the ongoing investigation, which has already uncovered evidence of possible earlier ransom notes and the disconnection of a doorbell camera and Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker app around the time of her disappearance.

The details

According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills area north of Tucson on Saturday night. She was dropped off at her home shortly before 10 p.m. after having dinner with her family. Her family reported her missing on Sunday around noon local time after she failed to show up to church. Authorities have said her blood was found on the porch of her home, but no suspect or person of interest has been identified in the case.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home on Saturday night, February 5, 2026.
  • Her family reported her missing on Sunday, February 6, 2026 around noon local time.
  • The doorbell camera at her home was disconnected around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2026.
  • Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker app indicated it was disconnected from her phone shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie who went missing from her Arizona home.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the "Today" show and daughter of Nancy Guthrie.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that is jointly investigating the case with the Pima County Sheriff's Department and has offered a $50,000 reward.

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What they’re saying

“Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward.”

— Camron Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's brother (Social media)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This case highlights the urgent need to find Nancy Guthrie and bring her home safely. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are actively pursuing all leads, including this new message, in an effort to locate her and identify any potential suspects.