Savannah Guthrie's Mother Missing: Anchor Holds Onto Hope After 2 Weeks

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The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC's 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has entered its third week after she went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona on February 1. The FBI has classified the case as a kidnapping and is pursuing multiple leads, including analyzing over 13,000 tips from the public and examining surveillance footage that depicts a suspect. Authorities have conducted raids in the area and recovered DNA evidence, but the investigation has faced some challenges, with reports alleging that the local sheriff is hindering the FBI's access to key evidence. Despite the lack of concrete developments, the Guthrie family and the Tucson community continue to express hope for Nancy Guthrie's safe return.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a prominent journalist's mother, has drawn national attention and prompted a surge in public support, as well as increasing scrutiny of the investigation itself. The case highlights the challenges law enforcement can face in high-profile missing persons cases, particularly when dealing with allegations of interference from local authorities. The outcome of this case could have broader implications for how such investigations are handled in the future.

The details

On January 31, Nancy Guthrie was last seen after being dropped off by her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, following dinner with her daughter, Savannah, and Cioni. The FBI believes she was taken from her home in the Catalina Foothills area in the early hours of February 1. A reward for information leading to her safe return or the arrest and conviction of those responsible has been doubled to $100,000. Authorities have been pursuing multiple leads, including analyzing over 13,000 tips from the public and examining surveillance footage that depicts a suspect described as a male, approximately 5'9' to 5'10' tall, with an average build, wearing a black, 25-liter 'Ozark Trail Hiker Pack' backpack. The investigation has also involved the recovery of DNA from the property that does not belong to Nancy Guthrie, and the examination of several ransom notes sent to media outlets.

• Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026.
• Nancy Guthrie was believed to have been taken from her home in the early hours of February 1, 2026.
• On February 13, 2026, authorities conducted raids in neighborhoods located a few miles from Nancy Guthrie's residence.
• On February 13, 2026, former President Donald Trump commented on the potential sophistication or lack thereof of the perpetrators.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.