Savannah Guthrie's Mother Remains Missing After 2 Weeks

Investigators search for clues in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of the 'Today' show anchor.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for more than two weeks after being reported missing from her home outside of Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. Local and federal authorities are investigating leads and pushing for a break in the case, with the FBI collecting over 13,000 tips from the public related to the disappearance.

Why it matters

Savannah Guthrie's high-profile status as a national news anchor has brought widespread attention to her mother's disappearance, sparking a desperate search by law enforcement and raising concerns about the safety of elderly residents in the Tucson area.

The details

Investigators have recovered gloves near Guthrie's home that appear to match those worn by a suspect seen on surveillance footage, and have also collected DNA evidence that does not belong to Guthrie or anyone in close contact with her. A man was briefly detained in connection with the case but was later released. Authorities continue to follow leads and execute search warrants as they work to identify the suspect and determine what happened to Nancy Guthrie.

  • On February 1, 2026, Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home.
  • On February 5, a ransom note deadline passed with no further communication from the abductor.
  • On February 12, the FBI released a physical description of the suspect seen in Guthrie's doorbell camera footage.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing from her home outside of Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The anchor of the 'Today' show, who has been pleading for information and the safe return of her mother through social media videos and statements.

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 in the investigation and analysis of evidence, including the surveillance footage and DNA collected from the scene.

Derrick Callella

A 42-year-old man from Hawthorne, California who was charged with sending a ransom demand and making harassing phone calls in relation to the Guthrie case, though he was found to be an imposter unconnected to the actual disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“And I wanted to say to whoever has her or knows where she is, that it's never too late. You're not lost or alone.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Instagram)

“We want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first we have to know you have our mom.”

— Camron Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's brother (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Derrick Callella, the man charged with sending a ransom demand, out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the vulnerability of elderly residents and the challenges of protecting them, even for high-profile families like the Guthries. It also underscores the importance of community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement in solving missing persons cases.