Guthrie Family Pleads for Help in Search for Missing Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old's children say someone in the Tucson community likely holds the key to finding their mother.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:43am

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The family of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman who went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1, has released a heartbreaking statement pleading for the public's help in the search. Guthrie's three children expressed gratitude for the community's support, but urged residents to search their memories and provide any information, no matter how small, that could aid in finding their mother. Security footage captured a masked man near Guthrie's home the night she disappeared, but police have yet to identify any suspects.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, has gripped the Tucson community and drawn national attention. The family's desperate plea for help highlights the ongoing struggle to find answers and bring Guthrie home safely, while also raising awareness of the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving missing persons cases.

The details

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on February 1 after she failed to show up at church. Security footage from her doorbell camera captured a masked man loitering around her doorstep the night police believe she was kidnapped. Guthrie's children have expressed their deep anguish over the situation, saying they 'cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder' until their mother is found. They are pleading with the Tucson community to search their memories and provide any information, no matter how small, that could help locate Guthrie.

  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026.
  • The security footage from Guthrie's doorbell camera was captured the night police believe she was kidnapped.
  • The Guthrie family released their heartbreaking statement to the community on March 21, 2026, nearly seven weeks after Nancy's disappearance.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The daughter of Nancy Guthrie and a host on the 'Today' show.

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What they’re saying

“We continue to believe it is Tucsonans, and the greater southern Arizona community, that hold the key to finding resolution in this case.”

— The Guthrie Family

“Someone knows something. It's possible a member of this community has information that they do not even realize is significant. We hope people search their memories, especially around the key timelines of January 31 and the early morning hours of February 1, as well as the late evening of January 11.”

— The Guthrie Family

“We desperately ask this community for renewed attention to our mom's case – please consult camera footage, journal notes, text messages, observations or conversations that in retrospect may hold significance. No detail is too small. It may be the key.”

— The Guthrie Family

“We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder. Our focus is solely on finding her and bringing her home. We want to celebrate her beautiful and courageous life. But we cannot do that until she is brought to a final place of rest.”

— The Guthrie Family

What’s next

Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, but have not yet identified any suspects. The Guthrie family is hopeful that renewed attention and information from the community will help provide the key to finding their mother.

The takeaway

This case highlights the anguish and uncertainty faced by families of missing persons, as well as the critical role community members can play in providing information to aid law enforcement. The Guthrie family's heartbreaking plea underscores the need for vigilance and compassion in supporting those impacted by such tragic circumstances.