Family Pleads for Clues in Ongoing Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie renews call for community to share any information that could help find her missing 84-year-old mother in Tucson, Arizona.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 8:08am

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The family of Nancy Guthrie, who went missing on February 1 in Tucson, Arizona, is renewing pleas to the local community to come forward with any information that could help solve the case. Savannah Guthrie, the 'Today Show' co-host and Nancy's daughter, posted a statement on Instagram asking residents to review their memories, camera footage, and other details from around the time of her mother's disappearance, noting that 'someone knows something' that could be significant.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman from the affluent Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, has garnered national attention due to Savannah Guthrie's high-profile role on the 'Today Show.' The family is offering a $1 million reward, underscoring the urgency in finding any clues that could lead to resolving the case.

The details

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 and was reported missing the following day. The FBI has released surveillance footage of a masked man outside Guthrie's home on the night she vanished, suggesting she may have been kidnapped or abducted. Savannah Guthrie acknowledged in the family's statement that they cannot rule out the possibility that Nancy is no longer alive.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31.
  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1.
  • The FBI released surveillance footage from the night of January 11, when Nancy Guthrie disappeared.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the 'Today Show' and Nancy Guthrie's daughter, who has been leading the family's efforts to find her missing mother.

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who went missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, on January 31.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that has released surveillance footage related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“Someone knows something. It's possible a member of this community has information that they do not even realize is significant.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, 'Today Show'

“We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, 'Today Show'

What’s next

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

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of community cooperation in solving missing persons cases, as even small details from residents could prove crucial in finding Nancy Guthrie and bringing closure to her family.