Authorities to Release Surveillance Photo in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

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Authorities are expected to release a surveillance photo showing a potential subject in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'TODAY' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31 after having dinner at her daughter's home in Tucson, Arizona. Her family reported her missing the next day when she did not show up for virtual church services. The search for Guthrie has involved state and federal law enforcement, and three news outlets have reported receiving a ransom note referencing her disappearance.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a prominent public figure's mother, has garnered significant national attention and concern. The potential release of a surveillance photo could provide a critical lead in the ongoing investigation and help determine what happened to Guthrie.

The details

According to two senior law enforcement officials, the surveillance photo could be released as soon as this afternoon. Guthrie's family reported her missing around noon on February 1 after she did not show up for virtual church services. She was last seen the previous night, around 9:45 p.m., after having dinner at her daughter Annie's home in Tucson, Arizona.

• Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, around 9:45 p.m.
• Guthrie's family reported her missing around noon on February 1.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the release of the surveillance photo.