Guthrie Family Pleads For 'Renewed Attention' To Mother's Disappearance

NBC News' Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, was reported missing in Tucson, Arizona in January.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:08am

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The family of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has released a statement urging the Tucson community to provide any information, no matter how small, about her disappearance on January 31. The family believes someone in the community holds the key to finding resolution in the case, as blood matching Nancy's DNA was found on her porch and her security camera was unplugged. Federal investigators have also collected DNA evidence from the scene. The family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy's recovery.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered national attention as the mother of a high-profile television journalist. The case highlights the anguish and uncertainty faced by families of missing persons, and the critical role that community members can play in providing information, even small details, that could aid in the investigation.

The details

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the night of January 31 when she was dropped off at her home by a relative. She was reported missing around noon the next day. Authorities believe she was 'taken from her house against her will,' as blood matching her DNA was found on her porch and her security camera had been unplugged. Federal investigators have collected DNA evidence from a glove found near her home, which appears to match a pair worn by a masked and armed individual spotted on doorbell camera footage previously released.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the night of January 31.
  • She was reported missing around noon on February 1.
  • Three days later, on February 4, authorities stated they believe she was 'taken from her house against her will.'

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of NBC News co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona on January 31.

Savannah Guthrie

The NBC News co-anchor and daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who has been pleading for information about her mother's disappearance.

Camron Guthrie

The son of Nancy Guthrie and brother of Savannah Guthrie, who has joined the family's plea for information about his mother's disappearance.

Annie Guthrie

The daughter of Nancy Guthrie and sister of Savannah Guthrie, who has joined the family's plea for information about her mother's disappearance.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff who stated that authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was 'taken from her house against her will.'

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Camron Guthrie, Annie Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie's children and their spouses

“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.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Camron Guthrie, Annie Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie's children and their spouses

What’s next

Federal investigators are awaiting 'quality control and official confirmation' of DNA evidence collected from the scene, which will be compared against known profiles in a national database. The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward, while the Guthrie family has offered $1 million for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery.

The takeaway

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has highlighted the critical role that community members can play in providing even the smallest details that could aid in an investigation. The family's plea for 'renewed attention' to the case underscores the anguish and uncertainty faced by families of missing persons, and the importance of exhausting all possible leads to bring closure.