Pima County Sheriff Defends Actions in Guthrie Kidnapping Case

Nanos blasts sergeant, releases suspect photos in high-profile abduction of TV host's mother

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is facing intense scrutiny and criticism over the handling of the kidnapping case involving the 84-year-old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. Nanos says much of the criticism is coming from a place of ignorance, as authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was forcibly taken from her Catalina Foothills home on February 1st.

Why it matters

The high-profile nature of this case, involving the mother of a national TV personality, has thrust the Pima County Sheriff's Office into the national spotlight. Nanos is defending his department's actions and decisions, while also releasing new suspect photos in an effort to generate leads and find the missing woman.

The details

Nanos is addressing criticism of the department's response, including from a sergeant who has publicly questioned some of the decisions made. The sheriff says much of the criticism is unfounded, as the investigation is still ongoing. Authorities have released new photos of two suspects they believe were involved in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie.

  • Nancy Guthrie was forcibly taken from her home in the early morning hours of February 1, 2026.

The players

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who is defending his department's handling of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case.

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her home on February 1st.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the Today Show, whose mother Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped.

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What they’re saying

“Much of the criticism I'm getting in the Nancy Guthrie case is coming from ignorance.”

— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff (myheraldreview.com)

What’s next

Authorities have released new photos of two suspects they believe were involved in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, in hopes of generating new leads in the ongoing investigation.

The takeaway

This high-profile kidnapping case has put the Pima County Sheriff's Office under intense scrutiny, with Sheriff Nanos defending his department's actions and decisions. The investigation is still active, and new suspect photos have been released as authorities continue their efforts to locate the missing 84-year-old woman.