Body Found in Canal Unrelated to Missing Tucson Woman

Scottsdale police say the discovery has no connection to the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie's mother.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:03pm

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An extreme close-up of a police evidence marker on the ground, capturing the stark, gritty aesthetic of an investigation through dramatic lighting and shallow depth of field.The discovery of an unrelated body in a local canal has not deterred the ongoing search for a missing Tucson woman.Tucson Today

Scottsdale police have confirmed that a body found in a local canal has no connection to the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of 'Today' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona home eight weeks ago, and her whereabouts remain unknown.

Why it matters

The discovery of an unrelated body could have potentially derailed or complicated the search efforts for Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since late January. Scottsdale police have assured the public that this discovery is not linked to the high-profile kidnapping case.

The details

Scottsdale police reported that the body found in a local canal on Monday was that of an unidentified male. Authorities stated that initial investigations have determined this discovery is unrelated to the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted from her Tucson home on January 29th.

  • Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona home on January 29, 2026.
  • A body was found in a Scottsdale canal on March 27, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of 'Today' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona home eight weeks ago.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the 'Today' show, whose 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson home in late January.

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What’s next

Authorities in Tucson and Scottsdale continue to work together on the ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, with no new leads or suspects identified at this time.

The takeaway

While the discovery of an unrelated body in a Scottsdale canal initially raised concerns, police have confirmed it has no connection to the high-profile kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie. The search for the 84-year-old Tucson woman continues, with investigators urging the public to remain vigilant and report any information that could aid in locating her.