FBI and Sheriff Search Arizona Home in Savannah Guthrie's Mother Disappearance Case

Authorities tow vehicle, question person in ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Law enforcement investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, secured a road near Guthrie's Arizona home late Friday night. Authorities also marked and towed a Range Rover SUV from a nearby restaurant parking lot and questioned one individual during a traffic stop, but no arrests have been made. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department executed a federal search warrant at Guthrie's home as part of the investigation stemming from a new lead.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman with serious health conditions, has garnered national attention as the mother of a prominent television personality. The ongoing investigation and search efforts by local and federal law enforcement underscore the urgency in finding Guthrie and determining what happened to her.

The details

Authorities secured a road near Guthrie's home and towed a Range Rover SUV from a nearby Culver's restaurant parking lot as part of the investigation. A traffic stop was also conducted, and one individual was questioned, but no arrests have been made. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department executed a federal search warrant at Guthrie's home, stemming from a new lead in the case.

  • On February 1st, Nancy Guthrie was reported missing.
  • On February 13, 2026, law enforcement secured a road near Guthrie's home and towed a vehicle from a nearby restaurant.
  • On February 14, 2026, authorities confirmed that a federal warrant was executed at Guthrie's home the previous day as part of the investigation.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing on February 1st. Authorities have stated that her blood was found under the porch of her Tucson-area home, and she requires daily medical treatment for a pacemaker and conditions such as hypertension and heart problems.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the 'Today' show and the daughter of Nancy Guthrie, whose disappearance has garnered national attention.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, in coordination with the FBI.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency assisting the Pima County Sheriff's Department in the investigation and executing a search warrant at Nancy Guthrie's home.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The investigation remains active, with investigators 'actively working a lead,' according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. DNA not belonging to Nancy Guthrie or those close to her was collected from her residence and is being analyzed.

The takeaway

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a woman with serious health conditions, has garnered national attention and prompted a multi-agency investigation involving local and federal law enforcement. The search efforts and new leads underscore the urgency in finding Guthrie and determining what happened to her.