Guthrie Family Requests Police Presence at Missing Mom Nancy's Home

Cops search septic tank but find no leads as search for 84-year-old continues

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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The Guthrie family has requested police presence at the Tucson, Arizona home of their missing 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, as the search for her continues. Authorities were seen searching a septic tank behind the home on Sunday but left empty-handed. No suspects have been named in the ongoing investigation into Nancy's disappearance, which entered its eighth day on Sunday.

Why it matters

The Guthrie family's request for police presence at Nancy's home highlights the heightened security concerns and ongoing uncertainty surrounding her disappearance. The search of the septic tank also indicates investigators are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to locate the missing woman.

The details

On Sunday, drone footage showed three officers opening a manhole cover in the backyard at the back of Nancy's house and sticking a long pole inside the septic tank. However, they left the search empty-handed, and no further information has been released on what they were specifically looking for. The Pima County Sheriff's Department stated they would maintain a presence at Nancy's residence at the request of the Guthrie family for security purposes, and warned the public against trespassing on the property.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 by her daughter Annie's husband, Tommaso Cioni, who dropped her off after dinner.
  • The search for Nancy entered its eighth day on Sunday, February 9.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who has been missing since January 31.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency overseeing the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Savannah Guthrie

Nancy's daughter, a co-anchor on the 'Today' show, who has been pleading for her mother's return.

Annie Guthrie

Nancy's daughter, who is married to Tommaso Cioni.

Camron Guthrie

Nancy's son, who appeared in the family's emotional video plea.

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What they’re saying

“At the request of the Guthrie family, PCSD will maintain a presence at Nancy Guthrie's residence for security. Media & the public are reminded to follow all traffic & private property laws. No trespassing is allowed on the Guthrie property. Violations are subject to enforcement.”

— Pima County Sheriff's Department (X)

“We received your message and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”

— Savannah Guthrie, 'Today' anchor (Instagram)

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This case highlights the anguish and uncertainty facing the Guthrie family as they desperately search for their missing mother, underscoring the emotional toll of such a high-profile disappearance and the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down leads without any named suspects.