Tucson Sheriff's Post About Missing Nancy Sparks Guthrie Causes Confusion

Social media users initially thought the post was about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, who went missing in February.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:33am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single police evidence marker, such as a numbered placard or chalk outline, lit by a harsh direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The vague social media post from authorities has sparked renewed concern over the unsolved disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, whose case remains a mystery.Tucson Today

The Pima County Sheriff's Department in Tucson, Arizona, posted on X that 'Nancy has been located,' referring to 82-year-old Nancy Radakovich who was reported missing earlier that day. However, some social media users mistakenly thought the post was about the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from the same neighborhood on February 1 and has not been seen since.

Why it matters

The confusion highlights the ongoing public interest and concern around the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, which has drawn nationwide attention. Any updates or information related to missing persons cases in the area are closely watched by the community and Guthrie's family.

The details

The sheriff's department post was vague, simply stating that 'Nancy has been located,' without providing any additional context. This led some social media users to initially believe the post was about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from the Catalina Foothills neighborhood outside Tucson on February 1. Authorities have been searching for Guthrie since her disappearance, but there has been no sign of her.

  • On Thursday night, the Pima County Sheriff's Department posted the update about Nancy Radakovich on X.
  • Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood on February 1, 2026.

The players

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency responsible for the Tucson, Arizona area that posted the update about a missing person on social media.

Nancy Radakovich

An 82-year-old woman who was reported missing from the Catalina Foothills neighborhood outside Tucson on the same day the sheriff's department posted about a 'Nancy' being located.

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who went missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood outside Tucson on February 1, 2026. She is the mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie.

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the Today show whose 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing from their Tucson neighborhood in February 2026.

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What’s next

Authorities have continued searching for Nancy Guthrie since her disappearance in February, but there have been no updates on her case. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has not provided any additional details on the status of the Nancy Radakovich case.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing public concern and confusion around the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, which has drawn nationwide attention. Any updates or information related to missing persons cases in the Tucson area are closely watched by the community and Guthrie's family.