Mexican Authorities Deny Searching for Nancy Guthrie

Officials say they have not received a formal request to assist in the investigation of the missing 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Mexican authorities have stated that they are not actively searching for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona nearly three weeks ago. The State Attorney General's office in the Mexican state of Sonora, which borders Arizona, said it has not received any formal request for assistance or information sharing from U.S. authorities regarding Guthrie's disappearance.

Why it matters

The clarification from Mexican authorities comes after reports that the FBI had reached out to them and extended the search for Guthrie across the border, about an hour's drive from her home in Tucson. The case has garnered national attention, with the Guthrie family repeatedly offering to pay a ransom, and investigators uncovering new biological evidence at her home, though the nature of the evidence is unclear.

The details

According to the State Attorney General's office in Sonora, Mexico, they have 'not received a formal request for collaboration, assistance, or information sharing from U.S. authorities or Mexican federal agencies in relation to this case.' The office stated that if an official request is received through proper channels, they will address it with full cooperation. A Mexican security official had previously told the New York Times that the FBI contacted Mexican authorities about a supposed 'purchase' related to Guthrie's case, but that lead has already been ruled out by the FBI.

  • Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026.
  • On February 20, 2026, Mexican authorities stated they have not received a formal request to assist in the investigation.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the 'Today' show, whose 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

Pima County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that reportedly reached out to Mexican authorities about Nancy Guthrie's case, though Mexican officials deny receiving a formal request for assistance.

State Attorney General's Office in Sonora, Mexico

The Mexican state agency that stated they have not received a formal request for collaboration or information sharing from U.S. authorities regarding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

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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)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges in coordinating cross-border law enforcement efforts, as well as the ongoing mystery surrounding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and the lack of clear leads, despite the high-profile nature of the case and the Guthrie family's pleas for information.