Investigators Scour Tucson Desert for Clues in Nancy Guthrie Abduction

Trump says authorities have 'very strong' leads as they race against time to find the mother of 'Today' anchor Savannah Guthrie

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Investigators are searching the desert outside Tucson, Arizona for clues in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie. President Trump said authorities have 'very strong' leads and could have answers 'fairly soon.' Officials are reviewing a new message that may be tied to the kidnapping, which occurred early Saturday morning. Guthrie's family is pleading for her safe return, as she requires daily medication and her wellbeing is a major concern.

Why it matters

The high-profile abduction of Nancy Guthrie, a prominent figure in the Tucson community, has sparked a major law enforcement investigation and raised national attention. Authorities are working urgently to find Guthrie and determine if the ransom demands are legitimate, as her health and safety are at serious risk.

The details

Guthrie was last seen by her family just after 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, when her garage door opened and closed. Around 1:47 a.m., her doorbell camera disconnected, and at 2:12 a.m. her home security system detected movement, though the footage could not be recovered. Her pacemaker app then showed a disconnect at 2:28 a.m., which appears to be when she left her home. Her family reported her missing to 911 just before noon on Sunday when she didn't show up for church. Authorities are reviewing a new message that could be tied to the kidnapping, and President Trump said investigators have 'very strong' clues that could lead to answers soon.

  • Guthrie was last seen by her family just after 9:45 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Around 1:47 a.m., her doorbell camera disconnected.
  • At 2:12 a.m., her home security system detected movement.
  • Her pacemaker app showed a disconnect at 2:28 a.m., which appears to be when she left her home.
  • Her family reported her missing to 911 just before noon on Sunday.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of 'Today' anchor Savannah Guthrie who was abducted from her Tucson home early Saturday morning.

Savannah Guthrie

The 'Today' show anchor whose mother, Nancy Guthrie, was abducted from her Tucson home.

Camron Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie's son who released a video pleading with the kidnapper for his mother's safe return.

Donald Trump

The former U.S. President who said authorities have 'very strong' clues in the Nancy Guthrie abduction case.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who confirmed authorities are reviewing a new message that could be tied to the kidnapping.

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What they’re saying

“We have some things, I think that will maybe come out reasonably soon, from DOJ or FBI, or whoever, that could be, could be definitive. A lot has taken place in the last couple of hours. A lot of things have happened with regard to that horrible situation in the last couple of hours.”

— Donald Trump, Former U.S. President (latimes.com)

“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, Nancy Guthrie's son (latimes.com)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This high-profile abduction has sparked a major law enforcement investigation and raised national attention, underscoring the urgent need to find Nancy Guthrie and ensure her safe return, as her health and wellbeing are at serious risk.