The search for Today show star Savannah Guthrie’s eldery mother, Nancy, has entered its fourth day after she was taken from her Arizona home as she slept, according to police.
Savannah dropped out of her hosting duties at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony “as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time,” an NBC Sports spokesperson told The Independent Tuesday.
Investigators have received “hundreds of leads” after the 84-year-old vanished Saturday night, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.
“We have a team designated to deal with all of our leads. They're looking into all of that. We are sharing all of our leads with the FBI. They are helping us in evaluating those leads, how good they are, where their priority should be,” Nanos told reporters Tuesday.
The sheriff has also said Nancy requires medication, and if she goes without taking it for 24 hours, it “could be fatal.”
Savannah was absent from her show on Monday and Tuesday.
“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant,” Savannah wrote on Instagram Monday night.
Key Points
- Savannah Guthrie’s mother was ‘abducted’ from her home while she slept: sheriff
- Nancy Guthrie's house is a crime scene and she didn't leave on her own, authorities said
- Police have received 'hundreds' of leads on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
- Police unsure if Nancy Guthrie was targeted because of famous daughter
- White House shares plea for information on Nancy Guthrie
- Savannah Guthrie pulls out of Olympics coverage amid mom’s disappearance
What we know about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Tuesday 3 February 2026 23:10 , Rachel Dobkin- Today show star Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, went missing from her Arizona home Saturday night
- The 84-year-old is “limited in mobility” but of “great sound mind,” according to local authorities.
- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Monday that he believes Nancy was “abducted.”
- Savannah missed her show Monday and Tuesday and will not be joining NBC Sports for its coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics as her family grapples with Nancy’s disappearance.
Police admit they ‘don’t know’ where Savannah Guthrie’s mom is as criminal investigation continues
06:30 , Andrea CavallierLaw enforcement investigating the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, said Tuesday that they were no further forward in locating her whereabouts as the investigation entered a third day.
“We don’t know where she is,” said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos at a press conference, acknowledging the growing urgency surrounding the disappearance of the 84-year-old grandmother.
Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home, near Tucson, Arizona, sometime late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
The sheriff said investigators suspect she was taken against her will and believe it was a kidnapping or abduction. Nanos declined to say whether the disappearance was thought to be random or targeted or to describe the evidence found at her home.
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Police admit they ‘don’t know’ where Savannah Guthrie’s mom is as probe continues
Watch: Sheriff admits there are ‘hundreds of leads’ as Savannah Guthrie’s mom remains missing
06:00 , Rachel DobkinReporter details 'concerning' observations made at Nancy Guthrie's home
05:30 , Rachel DobkinBriana Whitney, a reporter for Arizona’s Family, has shared “concerning” observations made at Nancy Guthrie's home.
Nancy vanished from her home in the Catalina Foothills Saturday night. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said he believes she was “abducted.”
Whitney, who was at Nancy’s home Tuesday, told CNN later that night that there were “a couple very concerning things.”
“One of those was the alleged Ring doorbell camera that wasn’t there. This morning at the press conference, the sheriff said that they are looking into if the Ring doorbell camera was missing or taken from the home,” Whitney said.
The reporter added that what was “particularly more concerning” was “what appeared to be dried blood splatter” on the front porch.
Local authorities have not confirmed there to be blood on Nancy’s property.
“I'm not saying there's blood inside that house or outside that house,” Nanos told reporters earlier Tuesday.
ICYMI: White House responds to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
04:55 , Rachel DobkinThe White House responded to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance earlier Tuesday, writing on X, “Our prayers are with the Guthrie family as we hope for Nancy’s safe return home.”
The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is ongoing, and authorities are requesting assistance from the public. Anyone with information is urged to contact 911.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 3, 2026
Our prayers are with the Guthrie family as we hope for Nancy’s safe return home. pic.twitter.com/AuA4zQcPiW
Watch: Pima County official says tips on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance are 'coming from across the country'
04:35 , Rachel DobkinPima County Attorney's Office chief of detectives provides an update on leads they've received in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and tells the public how they can help the investigation. pic.twitter.com/gcbPwFqlE6
— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) February 4, 2026
Hoda Kotb shares message about 'prayer' as Savannah Guthrie grapples with mom's disappearance
04:15 , Rachel DobkinSavannah Guthrie’s formerToday show co-host, Hoda Kotb, shared a message about “prayer” Tuesday night as Guthrie grapples with mom's disappearance.
“Prayer is love reaching where out hands cannot,” Kotb posted on Instagram.
In a statement Monday, Guthrie asked for people’s prayers after her mom Nancy vanished from her Arizona home Saturday night.
Kotb had commented on that post: “Non stop prayers— love you my girl xo.”
Watch: Former NYPD hostage negotiator says he thinks 'there's more than one person involved' in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
03:55 , Rachel Dobkin"I would think there's more than one person involved in this particular crime."
— Erin Burnett OutFront (@OutFrontCNN) February 4, 2026
Former NYPD hostage negotiator Wallace Zeins tells @ErinBurnett the circumstances surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s abduction suggest multiple perpetrators, and warns that her health is “paramount” without… pic.twitter.com/1QmhoeD07W
Timeline of Nancy Guthrie disappearance
03:35 , Rachel DobkinHere is a timeline of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance:
- Guthrie was last seen at around 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday at her Arizona home.
- A family member got a call from someone saying Guthrie never showed up to church.
- Her family reported her missing to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at around noon on Sunday.
- Search and rescue teams searched for Guthrie all day Sunday, into the night, but could not locate her
- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Monday he believes Nancy was “abducted.”
- Nanos told reporters Tuesday that investigators still “don't know where she is.”
What happened to Savannah Guthrie’s mom? Police provide new details as search enters third day
03:15 , Craig Hoyle and Katie HawkinsonNancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for three days, and authorities believe she has been “abducted.”
The FBI and U.S. Border Patrol are assisting Arizona police with the search, and there are increasing concerns for her well-being. Her family fears the consequences could be “fatal” if she goes more than 24 hours without essential medication.
Officials have also said that blood was found inside Nancy’s home, though it’s not clear who it belongs to, according to CBS News and the Los Angeles Times. When asked about these reports at a Tuesday press conference, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos replied: “I'm not saying there's blood inside that house or outside that house.”
Authorities have received “hundreds of leads” related to Nancy’s case, Nanos said.
“We have a team designated to deal with all of our leads. They're looking into all of that. We are sharing all of our leads with the FBI. They are helping us in evaluating those leads, how good they are, where their priority should be,” he told reporters.
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What happened to Savannah Guthrie’s mom? Police provide new details
Person close to Guthrie family says Nancy could be returned with 'no questions asked'
02:55 , Rachel DobkinA person close to Guthrie family has told CNN that Savannah’s missing mom Nancy could be returned with “no questions asked.”
“Whomever has her could drop her off at any fire station, any hospital, any grocery store and there would be no questions asked,” the person told CNN’s Chief Media Analyst Brian Stelter, who read the quote on The Source With Kaitlan Collins Tuesday night.
Savannah Guthrie's MS NOW friends praying for her mom's 'safe return'
02:35 , Rachel DobkinMS NOW’s Morning Joe hosts are praying for the “safe return” of their “dear friend” Savannah Guthrie's mom, Joe Scarborough has said.
Scarborough reported on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie duringTuesday’s show, taking a moment to talk about his and his co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist’s personal ties to the Guthrie family.
“She’s a dear friend of all of ours,” Scarborough said of Savannah. “And I know Willie has worked with her even more, but, she’s been a friend of ours for, well, since the show began. She was on the show regularly, and Willie, it’s just crushing news.”
Scarborough added: “And we pray, and we’ve been praying without ceasing for her safe return.”
Geist chimed in: “And I can tell you, that’s all Savannah is asking for right now is prayer. She’s, as you both know, she’s very proud of her faith.”
Brzezinski was visibly emotional as her co-hosts talked about the Guthrie family, wiping her tears with a tissue.
Neighbors show support for Guthrie family with handmade sign
02:15 , Rachel DobkinNeighbors of Nancy Guthrie have shown support for her family amid her disappearance with a handmade sign.
“Dear Guthrie family, your neighbors stand with you,” the sign, placed in metro Tucson, Arizona, read.
Savannah’s mom vanished from her home in the Catalina Foothills Saturday night. Local authorities believe she was “abducted.”
Nancy Guthrie calls Tucson 'gentle' in resurfaced interview
01:55 , Rachel DobkinIn a clip of a resurfaced interview between Savannah and Nancy Guthrie, the Today show star’s mom said the family settled in Tucson, Arizona, because of how “gentle” it was.
“You guys came here in the 70s, and you had been moving all around. What made you want to stay in Tucson and plant roots?” Savannah asked her mom in the clip that the Today show aired Tuesday.
Nancy replied: “It’s so wonderful. Just the air, the quality of life is laid back and gentle.”
Savannah’s mom vanished from her home in the Catalina Foothills, just outside of Tucson, Saturday night. Local authorities believe she was “abducted.”
Nancy and her husband Charles lived in Melbourne, Australia, when Savannah was born and moved to Tucson two years later, according to Page Six. Charles later died of a heart attack when Savannah was just a teenager.
Photo of Nancy Guthrie's home where she was 'abducted,' according to police
01:35 , Rachel DobkinHere is a photo of Nancy Guthrie's home in Arizona’s Catalina Foothills, where she was “abducted,” according to police.
Nancy vanished from her home just outside of Tucson Saturday night.
"I believe she was abducted, yes,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News Monday. "She didn't walk from there. She didn't go willingly.”
Carson Daly says he's never 'prayed for anything harder' than Nancy Guthrie's return
01:15 , Rachel DobkinSavannah Guthrie’s co-hosts are rallying behind the Today show star during her mom Nancy’s disappearance.
Carson Daly said on the show Tuesday that he's never “prayed for anything harder” than Nancy’s safe return.
In an Instagram post Monday night, Guthrie asked for prayers as the search continued for her mom, writing, “Bring her home.”
“Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment,” Guthrie wrote.
Daly told her colleagues Tuesday, “I saw that post [from] Savannah last night. I hit my knees and prayed. I don’t think I’ve ever prayed for anything harder in my life.”
Watch: Trump calls Nancy Guthrie's disappearance 'terrible' and 'very unusual'
00:55 , Rachel Dobkin.@POTUS on the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother: "I think it's terrible... I'm going to call her later on. I think it's a terrible thing. I always got along very good with Savannah. Very unusual situation but we're going to find out." pic.twitter.com/gQXBwbndtA
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 3, 2026
Ex-FBI official says 'every hour counts' in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
00:35 , Rachel DobkinKatherine Schweit, a former senior FBI official, told CNN’s Jake Tapper Tuesday that “every hour counts” in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
“It’s all boots on the ground — federal state and local. As many people as you need to work it, you work it,” Schweit said. “Dozens and dozens and dozens of FBI agents, I can guarantee you, are working on this along with the locals.”
Listen: 911 audio reveals fears over Nancy Guthrie's health issues after she was reported missing
00:15 , Rachel DobkinCNN correspondent said sheriff looked 'exasperated' in press conference about Nancy Guthrie
Tuesday 3 February 2026 23:55 , Rachel DobkinJosh Campbell, a CNN senior correspondent, said that Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos looked “exasperated” in a press conference earlier Tuesday about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
“He was very exasperated in that press conference. You could tell,” Campbell told CNN’s Jake Tapper. “And I think what most people have to understand when it comes to these types of kidnapping investigations is that often times, it will take time until you find that viable lead.”
Savannah Guthrie's husband says he feels 'mostly unhelpful' amid mother-in-laws disappearance
Tuesday 3 February 2026 23:35 , Rachel DobkinSavannah Guthrie's husband, Michael Feldman, has said that he feels “mostly unhelpful” amid his mother-in-law Nancy’s disappearance.
Feldman told Page Six in an article published Tuesday that he’s “just being responsive” but feels “mostly unhelpful” in this situation.
Nancy was last seen on Saturday night. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the 84-year-old was “abducted” from her Arizona home as she slept.
Nancy Guthrie’s ailing health flagged by police in 911 dispatch call: report
Tuesday 3 February 2026 23:15 , Katie HawkinsonNancy Guthrie’s health issues were flagged to police when she was reported missing, according to dispatch audio obtained by Fox News Digital.
“Nancy has high blood pressure, a pacemaker and cardiac issues,” the dispatcher reportedly said.
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Nancy Guthrie’s ailing health flagged by police in 911 dispatch call
Full story: Savannah Guthrie pulls out of Olympics coverage amid mom’s disappearance
Tuesday 3 February 2026 23:00 , Carsen HoladaySavannah Guthrie has dropped out of her hosting duties at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony amid her mother’s disappearance.
The Today anchor’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, remains nowhere to be found 48 hours after she was reported missing Sunday afternoon, as police believe she was abducted from her home in the middle of the night.
Savannah, 54, was set to head to Italy for the start of the winter games Friday, but will not be traveling abroad due to the family emergency.
An NBC Sports spokesperson said in a statement shared with The Independent, “Savannah will not be joining us at the Olympics as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time. Our hearts are with her and the entire Guthrie family as the search continues for their mother.”
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Savannah Guthrie pulls out of Olympics coverage amid mom’s disappearance
Police will provide another update Thursday 'unless something breaks'
Tuesday 3 February 2026 22:46 , Katie HawkinsonPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said his office plans to provide another update on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance Thursday.
“We'll see you — unless something breaks, we’ll see you Thursday morning,” Nanos told reporters Tuesday.
Investigators have received “hundreds of leads” since Nancy disappeared over the weekend, Nanos said.
Savannah Guthrie's coworkers react to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Tuesday 3 February 2026 22:33 , Katie HawkinsonCurrent and former colleagues of Savannah Guthrie have offered their support, with Today co-host Al Roker urging the public to help find Nancy.
“We are praying for Savannah and her family and the return of their beloved Mom, Nancy,” Roker wrote on Instagram.
NBC News’ Kristen Welker has said she is “praying” for the family.
Hoda Kotb, Savannah’s former Today co-host, shared a photo of Nancy on Instagram, including the sheriff’s department's phone number, writing: “If you know anything.. pls help.”
Trump calls Nancy Guthrie's disappearance 'terrible'
Tuesday 3 February 2026 22:01 , Katie HawkinsonPresident Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is “terrible.”
“I think it's a terrible thing. I always got along very good with Savannah [Guthrie]. Very unusual situation,” he said. “But we're going to find out.
The White House shared a plea for information on Nancy’s disappearance earlier Tuesday.
“Anyone with information is urged to contact 911. Our prayers are with the Guthrie family as we hope for Nancy’s safe return home,” the White House posted on X.
NBC confirms Savannah Guthrie 'will not be joining us at the Olympics'
Tuesday 3 February 2026 21:52 , Katie HawkinsonSavannah Guthrie will not be joining NBC Sports to cover the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, a spokesperson has confirmed.
“Savannah will not be joining us at the Olympics as she focuses on being with her family during this difficult time. Our hearts are with her and the entire Guthrie family as the search continues for their mother. We will share additional information about our Opening Ceremony coverage plans soon,” the NBC Sports spokesperson said.
Earlier reports suggested Savannah could drop out of her hosting duties as the search continues for her mom, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Police have 'turned over' Nancy Guthrie's home to family
Tuesday 3 February 2026 21:36 , Katie HawkinsonPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said his team is “done” with Nancy Guthrie’s residence in Catalina Foothills, adding that it was turned over to her family yesterday.
“The scene is done. We're done with the residence. If we need to go back to get — maybe we want to do something with some other piece of evidence there, we contact the family and let them know. But we’ve turned that over to the family,” he told reporters Tuesday.
Sheriff says he's 'aware' of reports about 'possible ransom note(s)'
Tuesday 3 February 2026 21:12 , Katie HawkinsonPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Tuesday he’s “aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie.”
“We are taking all tips and leads very seriously. Anything that comes in, goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI,” Nanos said in a statement.
Nancy Guthrie was 'well known' in her community, neighbor says
Tuesday 3 February 2026 21:00 , Andrea CavallierLaura Gargano, a Catalina Foothills Association board member who lives just around the corner from Nancy Guthrie, told The Independent that she began canvassing on Sunday night, after learning of her disappearance.
“I’ve been out walking, talking to other neighbors, asking them to check their surveillance cameras,” Gargano said.
“She’s well known in this community,” Gargano added. “We’re all hoping for some good news.”
Police admit they ‘don’t know’ where Savannah Guthrie’s mom is as criminal investigation continues
Tuesday 3 February 2026 20:40 , Andrea CavallierLaw enforcement investigating the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, said Tuesday that they were no further forward in locating her whereabouts as the investigation enters a third day.
“We don’t know where she is,” said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos at a press conference, acknowledging the growing urgency surrounding the disappearance of 84-year-old grandmother.
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Police admit they ‘don’t know’ where Savannah Guthrie’s mom is as probe continues
Watch: Sheriff admits there are ‘hundreds of leads’ as search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom Nancy enters third day
Tuesday 3 February 2026 20:12 , Katie HawkinsonWhat happened to Savannah Guthrie’s mom?
Tuesday 3 February 2026 19:59 , Katie HawkinsonNancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, has now been missing for three days, with authorities believing she has been “abducted.”
Here’s everything we know so far about her disappearance:
Here’s what we know about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, as home becomes crime scene
No DNA evidence pointing to suspects, police said
Tuesday 3 February 2026 19:33 , Katie HawkinsonInvestigators have yet to find DNA evidence that points to a potential suspect, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
“We’ve submitted all kinds of samples for DNA, and we've gotten some back, but nothing to indicate any suspects,” he said.
Police have received 'hundreds' of leads
Tuesday 3 February 2026 19:08 , Katie HawkinsonPolice have received “hundreds” of leads related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
“We have a team designated to deal with all of our leads. They're looking into all of that. We are sharing all of our leads with the FBI. They are helping us in evaluating those leads, how good they are, where their priority should be,” he added.
Sheriff declines to answer questions about evidence found at home
Tuesday 3 February 2026 19:02 , Katie HawkinsonPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos declined to provide additional details on the evidence found at Nancy Guthrie’s home.
When asked about reports that blood was found inside her home, Nanos replied: “I'm not saying there's blood inside that house or outside that house.”
“What I'm saying is our team will process the scene. Like you would think of any crime scene, we go in and we process it. We look for things like that, blood, DNA, any kind of physical evidence, fingerprints, anything, and all of that is gathered and submitted to a lab,” he added.
When asked about the possibility of a “ransom,” Nanos said the investigation is still playing out.
“We're following all leads we have. That's all I can tell you,” he said.
Police 'hope' Nancy Guthrie is still alive
Tuesday 3 February 2026 18:56 , Katie HawkinsonPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos is taking questions about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
When a reporter asked if investigators believe they’re searching for someone who is still alive, Nanos responded, “We hope we are.”
Nanos noted that investigators are still waiting for the results from labs analyzing evidence found at Nancy’s home.
FBI is analyzing cell phone data and conducting interviews
Tuesday 3 February 2026 18:49 , Katie HawkinsonJon Edwards, assistant special agent in charge at the FBI’s Tucson office, said his agency is working with local police to search for Nancy Guthrie.
“We’re downloading and analyzing cell phones, obtaining cell tower information, conducting interviews and providing any and all investigative support that the sheriff's department needs,” Edwards told reporters.
“We're looking at this from every angle, but we need your help with it. If you live in the area or saw something on Saturday night, the 31st of January, or Sunday morning, the 1st of February, please report it to the Pima County Sheriff's Department or the FBI,” he added.
Police provide updates on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Tuesday 3 February 2026 18:34 , Katie HawkinsonPolice are providing updates this afternoon on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
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Today show shares Savannah Guthrie’s plea after police say they believe mom was abducted
Tuesday 3 February 2026 18:19 , Carsen HoladaySavannah Guthrie has issued a desperate plea as the search for her missing mother nears the 48-hour mark.
The hosts of the Today show shared the latest updates in the search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, on air Tuesday morning: Investigators believe Nancy was likely taken from her Tucson home in the early hours of Sunday, she left her cell phone behind in her car, and Savannah has issued a call for prayers and help from the community.
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Today show shares Savannah Guthrie’s plea as police say they believe mom was abducted
Nancy Guthrie's neighbors rally together to search for missing 84-year-old
Tuesday 3 February 2026 17:41 , Katie HawkinsonNancy Guthrie’s neighbors are rallying together to aid the search after she disappeared over the weekend, local outlet KGUN 9 reports.
“We sent out an alert to all the neighbors in our neighborhood so we could be looking for her," neighbor Jan Henry said.
Laura, a member of the Catalina Foothills Association board, said she’s driving around to help the search.
"I've been driving around now. When I see neighbors walking, whether I know them or not, I'm asking them to check their surveillance cameras. I know that Sheriff Nanos has asked people to check their security cameras, so I'm doing the same," she told KGUN 9.
Susana Gomez, who also lives nearby, is urging neighbors to look at their security cameras.
“I called my husband to start looking at, you know, all the cameras to see if he sees anything," Gomez said.
Savannah Guthrie's full statement on mother's disappearance
Tuesday 3 February 2026 17:18 , Katie HawkinsonSavannah Guthrie shared an emotional plea for the safe return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, in an Instagram post Monday.
“We believe in prayer. We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. We believe in goodness. We believe in humanity. Above all, we believe in Him,” Guthrie wrote.
She added: “Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant. Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment. We need you. “
“‘He will keep in perfect peace those whose hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.’ A verse of Isaiah for all time for all of us. Bring her home.”
Community devastated by Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Tuesday 3 February 2026 17:00 , Katie HawkinsonCommunity members are devastated by the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told NBC News.
“This is just really sad for our community,” he said. “Savannah is family to us. She’s a big part of this community. Her family is devastated, the entire family. And you know, this just doesn’t happen in Tucson.”
Now, Nanos is urging her neighbors to “go through their Ring cameras” in case there’s footage related to her disappearance, the outlet reports.
White House shares plea for information on Nancy Guthrie
Tuesday 3 February 2026 16:36 , Katie HawkinsonThe White House has urged members of the public to contact the police with any information related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
“The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is ongoing, and authorities are requesting assistance from the public. Anyone with information is urged to contact 911. Our prayers are with the Guthrie family as we hope for Nancy’s safe return home,” the White House posted on X.
Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker last synced with devices at 2 a.m.: report
Tuesday 3 February 2026 16:20 , Katie HawkinsonNancy Guthrie’s pacemaker last synced with her Apple devices at about 2 a.m. Sunday, a law enforcement source told Fox News Digital.
Investigators believe this could shed new light on exactly when she was taken out of range of those devices, the outlet reports.
This comes after The Los Angeles Times reported blood was found inside Nancy’s home, though it’s unclear whose it is. There were also signs of forced entry in her home, the outlet’s sources said.
Neighbors react to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Tuesday 3 February 2026 16:13 , Katie HawkinsonNancy Guthrie’s neighbors have reacted with shock at her disappearance over the weekend.
“I just saw her two days ago [on Saturday] checking her mail,” one neighbor told Us Weekly. “She was always smiling and always asking about our family and neighbors. She was very engaged with the community. … It’s very concerning.”
Nearby resident Jan Henry said a volunteer rescue group has been set up.
"We sent out an alert to all the neighbors in our neighborhood so we could be looking for her," Henry told local news channel KGUN 9.
Savannah Guthrie's sister was last person to see their mom: report
Tuesday 3 February 2026 15:48 , Katie HawkinsonSavannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie Guthrie, was the last person to see their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, before she disappeared Saturday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told Us Weekly.
Nanos said Annie didn’t see any red flags during her last interaction with her mother.
The family took Nancy home from dinner around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, he said. “So we would back that up to even say 9 or 8:30 p.m. to start looking,” he added.
The family didn’t realize Nancy was missing until about 11 a.m. Sunday. That means she could have gone missing “anywhere from 9:30 p.m. to 11 [a.m.],” Nanos told Us Weekly.
$2,500 reward for information on Nancy Guthrie
Tuesday 3 February 2026 15:43 , Katie HawkinsonThe Pima County Sheriff’s Department is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an arrest in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
The search for Nancy, 84, entered its third day Tuesday. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the 84-year-old was “abducted” as she slept on Saturday night.
Sheriff pleads for safe release of Nancy Guthrie
Tuesday 3 February 2026 15:31 , Katie HawkinsonPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos issued a plea for the safe return of Nancy Guthrie, after she was “abducted” from her home over the weekend.
"It's not just my message; it's the community's message, it is the family's message: Just call us. Just let her go,” he told NBC Nightly News.
“The family will tell you, there are no questions asked here. If she’s alive, right now, her meds are vital. I can’t stress that enough,” he added.
What we know about Nancy Guthrie
Tuesday 3 February 2026 15:12 , Katie HawkinsonNancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie, was “abducted” from her home in Arizona over the weekend, police have said.
Nancy is a single mom to Savannah and her sister. Savannah was entering her senior year of high school when their father died of a heart attack.
"She has met unthinkable challenges in her life with grit, without self-pity, with determination, and always, always with unshakeable faith," Savannah said in a message for her mother's 80th birthday in 2022.
Nancy lives alone in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, outside of Tucson.
Savannah Guthrie pulling out of Olympics coverage amid mom’s disappearance: report
Tuesday 3 February 2026 15:05 , Carsen HoladaySavannah Guthrie is set to drop out of her hosting duties at the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony amid her mother’s disappearance.
The Today anchor’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, remains nowhere to be found nearly 48 hours after she was reported missing Sunday afternoon, as police believe she was abducted from her home in the middle of the night.
Savannah, 54, was set to head to Italy for the start of the winter games Friday, but will not be traveling abroad due to her family emergency, according to Page Six.
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Savannah Guthrie pulls out of Olympics coverage amid mom’s disappearance: report
Today show shares Savannah Guthrie’s plea after police say they believe mom was abducted
Tuesday 3 February 2026 14:52 , Carsen HoladaySavannah Guthrie has issued a desperate plea as the search for her missing mother nears the 48-hour mark.
The hosts of the Today show shared the latest updates in the search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, on air Tuesday morning: Investigators believe Nancy was likely taken from her Tucson home in the early hours of Sunday, she left her cell phone behind in her car, and Savannah has issued a call for prayers and help from the community.
Savannah said in an Instagram post shared Monday night: “We believe in prayer. we believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. we believe in goodness. we believe in humanity. above all, we believe in Him.”
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Today show shares Savannah Guthrie’s plea as police say they believe mom was abducted
Authorities found possible DNA evidence at Nancy Guthrie's home
Tuesday 3 February 2026 14:32 , Katie HawkinsonAuthorities found possible DNA evidence at Nancy Guthrie’s home, according to Today.
“We took some samples that we hope will have enough profile of a DNA profile that gives us some identification of what we’re looking at,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
This comes as The Los Angeles Times reports blood was found in the 84-year-old’s home, though it’s unclear who it belongs to.
Search for Nancy Guthrie is a 'race against time'
Tuesday 3 February 2026 14:20 , Katie HawkinsonThe search for Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, is “a race against time,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
"It is a race against time, and I hope that window hasn’t closed," Nanos told NBC News.
The search entered its third day Tuesday.
What to know about Nancy Guthrie
Tuesday 3 February 2026 13:00 , Rachel DobkinSavannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, vanished from her home Saturday night. Here’s what Arizona authorities have said about the 84-year-old, who they believe was “abducted:”
- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Nancy was “limited in mobility. We know she didn’t just walk out there, that we know.”
- Despite being treated as a “vulnerable adult” given her age, Nanos said Nancy was “of great sound and mind.”
- “Nancy Guthrie is of great sound and mind, this is not dementia related. She is as sharp as a tack. Her family wants everybody to know, this is not somebody that just wandered off,” Nanos said.
- Nanos warned that Nancy has medication that “could be fatal” to her if not taken.
What to know about Savannah Guthrie's career and education
Tuesday 3 February 2026 12:30 , Rachel DobkinSavannah Guthrie is known for being a co-anchor on the Today show. Here’s some details about Guthrie’s early career and education:
- Before joining the Today show in June 2011, Guthrie was a White House correspondent for NBC News starting in December 2008.
- Guthrie graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism in 1993.
- She also has her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, which awarded her with an Honorary Doctorate of Law in 2023 for her journalism work on issues about law and justice.
Watch: Sheriff reveals ‘crime scene’ after Savannah Guthrie’s ‘sharp as a tack’ mother Nancy goes missing
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:45 , Rachel DobkinNancy Guthrie's missing person poster
Tuesday 3 February 2026 11:00 , Rachel DobkinArizona authorities released Nancy Guthrie’s missing person poster Sunday night after she vanished from her home the night before.
The poster says that she is 84 years old and is considered a “vulnerable adult.”
MISSING PERSON: Nancy Guthrie https://t.co/xsvJ9zync0 pic.twitter.com/aLBEWRoOz1
— Pima County Sheriff's Department (@PimaSheriff) February 2, 2026
ICYMI: Sheriff says Savannah Guthrie’s mother was ‘abducted’ from her home while she slept
Tuesday 3 February 2026 10:15 , Rachel DobkinToday show star Savannah Guthrie’s mother is believed to have been abducted from her home while she slept, according to Arizona authorities.
"I believe she was abducted, yes,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News Monday. "She didn't walk from there. She didn't go willingly.”
Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her home in the Catalina Foothills, just outside of Tucson, on Saturday night.
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Savannah Guthrie’s mother was ‘abducted’ from her home while she slept: sheriff
Notable figures send Savannah Guthrie well wishes
Tuesday 3 February 2026 09:30 , Rachel DobkinNotable figures have sent Savannah Guthrie well wishes as she and her family grapple with the disappearance of her mom Nancy.
Guthrie called for prayers amid this extremely difficult situation in an Instagram post Monday night.
Hoda Kotb, Guthrie’s formerToday show co-host, commented: “Non stop prayers— love you my girl xo.”
“Praying hard,” Comedian Amy Schumer wrote.
MS NOW host Nicolle Wallace said, “Holding you and your entire family so close. Xoxo.”
“PRAYING. All love and prayers for your family,” Bravo TV host Andy Cohen wrote.
Sweet photo of Savannah Guthrie and her mom resurfaces amid Nancy's disappearance
Tuesday 3 February 2026 08:45 , Rachel DobkinA sweet photo of Savannah Guthrie and her mom, Nancy, has resurfaced as Arizona authorities continue to search for the missing 84-year-old.
The Guthries are all smiles in the photo, which Savannah posted in January 2020 to celebrate her mom’s birthday.
“Happy birthday to a mother like no other. My mom Nancy is my heart and my everything and my model for what a mother should be. Thank you, God, for her 78 beautiful years! Happy birthday, mama!!!” Savannah wrote in the Instagram post.
Colleague says she is 'praying' for Savannah Guthrie's family amid mom's disappearance
Tuesday 3 February 2026 08:00 , Rachel DobkinNBC News’ Kristen Welker has said she is “praying” for Savannah Guthrie’s family as they deal with the disappearance of Guthrie’s mom Nancy.
“We are all praying … we love you,” Welker commented on Guthrie’s Instagram post calling for prayers.
Guthrie wrote on Instagram Monday night, “Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment.”
ICYMI: Savannah Guthrie absence addressed on Today show after her 84-year-old mother is reported missing
Tuesday 3 February 2026 07:30 , Tom MurraySavannah Guthrie was absent from the Today show Monday after her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing in Arizona.
Savannah’s co-hosts Sheinelle Jones and Craig Melvin introduced the “deeply personal story” on the show, sharing a statement from their colleague written on behalf of her family.
“On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support,” she said. “Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom.
“We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520) 351-4900.”
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Savannah Guthrie misses Today show after 84-year-old mother reported missing
Fans send Savannah Guthrie love on Instagram post about her mom
Tuesday 3 February 2026 07:00 , Rachel DobkinFans sent Savannah Guthrie love on Instagram after the Today show star shared a faith-driven message on about her mom’s disappearance, pleading to “Bring her home.”
“Praying for your lovely mom and your family. God is Almighty. Almighty is God,” one fan wrote.
Another said, “Sending you so much love and prayers.”
“We’re all praying for your beautiful Mom to return safely. Sending you and your family strength. We love you, Savannah,” a third said.
Al Roker's wife sends prayers amid search for Nancy Guthrie
Tuesday 3 February 2026 06:30 , Rachel DobkinABC News’ Deborah Roberts, who is married to Savannah Guthrie’s Today show co-host Al Roker, has sent prayers that Guthrie’s mom Nancy will be “found safe.”
My heart hurts for our friend, Savannah Guthrie and her family as they await word on the disappearance of her 84 year old mom. Saying prayers that she will be found safe. 🙏🏾♥️ pic.twitter.com/DmNIw60chS
— Deborah Roberts (@DebRobertsABC) February 3, 2026
ICYIM: Sheriff reveals ‘crime scene’ after Savannah Guthrie’s ‘sharp as a tack’ mother Nancy goes missing
Tuesday 3 February 2026 06:00 , Owen Scott and Isabel KeaneArizona authorities say the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother is being investigated as a crime, as the Today show host’s mom has “limited mobility” and “did not leave on her own.”
Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished Saturday between 9:30 pm and 9:45 pm at her home in the Catalina Foothills, just outside of Tucson, Arizona.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed the disappearance was being investigated as a crime during a press conference Monday morning.
“We believe now, after we’ve processed that crime scene, that we do, in fact, have a crime,” Nanos said.
“She is very limited in mobility. We know she didn’t just walk out there, that we know. There are other things at the scene that indicate she did not leave on her own, we know that,” Nanos said.
Savannah Guthrie’s mother missing with homicide detectives investigating
What we know about Savannah Guthrie's family
Tuesday 3 February 2026 05:30 , Rachel DobkinHere is everything we know about Savannah Guthrie’s family, according to Page Six:
- Savannah is the youngest of Nancy, now 84, and Charles Guthrie’s three children. Charles died of a heart attack when Savannah was a teenager.
- Nancy was a stay-at-home mom to Savannah and her son Camron and other daughter Annie.
- Savannah has two kids with her husband, Michael Feldman. Her and Michael tied the in March 2014.
- Savannah and Michael welcomed their daughter Vale in August 2014 and their son Charley in December 2016.
Savannah Guthrie's co-host asks for help in finding her mom
Tuesday 3 February 2026 05:00 , Rachel DobkinWillie Geist, a co-host of the Today show has asked the public for help in finding colleague Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom Nancy.
If you have any information about the location of our dear friend Savannah Guthrie’s wonderful mother Nancy, please call police in Arizona. She is missing. pic.twitter.com/ZkQ4Msez5p
— Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) February 2, 2026
Police ask for tips, no matter how small, to help find Nancy Guthrie: 'Every detail matters'
Tuesday 3 February 2026 04:30 , Rachel DobkinThe Pima County Sheriff’s Department has asked for tips, no matter how small, to help find Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom Nancy.
Nancy vanished from her Arizona home Saturday night.
“Every detail matters. Even small tips could make a difference,” the sheriff’s department wrote on Facebook.
Savannah Guthrie speaks out amid mom's disappearance: 'Bring her home'
Tuesday 3 February 2026 03:54 , Rachel DobkinSavannah Guthrie has spoked out after her mom Nancy vanished from her Arizona home Saturday night.
“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant,” Guthrie wrote on Instagram Monday night. “Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment.”
The faith-driven message ended with Guthrie pleading, “Bring her home.”
What has Savannah Guthrie said about her mom's disappearance?
Tuesday 3 February 2026 03:30 , Rachel DobkinIn a statement shared by the Today show, Savannah Guthrie thanked everyone for their “thoughts, prayers and messages of support” as she deals with the disappearance of her mom Nancy.
“On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support. Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dead mom.
“We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at: 520-351-4900,” the statement read.
NBC producer describes moment Savannah Guthrie discovered her mom was missing: 'Worst phone call of her life'
Tuesday 3 February 2026 03:00 , Rachel DobkinAn NBC producer has described the moment Savannah Guthrie discovered her mom, Nancy, was missing.
The Today show star was supposed to travel to Italy Monday to cover the 2026 Winter Olympics, but then she got a phone call from a family member telling her that her mom had vanished, CNN reported.
It was “the worst phone call of her life,” the producer, who personally knows Savannah, told CNN.
Timeline of Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Tuesday 3 February 2026 02:30 , Rachel DobkinHere is a timeline of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance:
- Guthrie was last seen at around 9:30 p.m. local time on Saturday at her Arizona home
- A family member got a call from someone saying Guthrie never showed up to church
- Her family reported her missing to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at around noon on Sunday
- Search and rescue teams searched for Guthrie all day Sunday, into the night, but could not locate her
- Guthrie remains missing, with the sheriff’s department fearing that she was abducted
Who is Savannah Guthrie?
Tuesday 3 February 2026 02:00 , Rachel DobkinSavannah Guthrie, a host on NBC News’ Today show, has been in the news today after her mother, Nancy, went missing last night.
Guthrie co-anchors the Today show with Craig Melvin, Al Roker, Carson Daly, Jenna Bush Hager, Willie Geist and others. She joined the show in June 2011.
The journalist is also NBC News’ chief legal correspondent and has anchored the outlet’s election coverage for nearly a decade.
Guthrie has interviewed former presidents, other political figures and celebrities, including actress Meryl Streep and singer Beyoncé.
Sheriff tells CNN 'I do not want this to be a political piece' as Nancy Guthrie remains missing
Tuesday 3 February 2026 01:30 , Rachel DobkinPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CNN, “I do not want this to be a political piece,” as Today show star Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, remains missing from her Arizona community.
“Is it safe to say that she could be anywhere? Border Patrol was involved. Does that mean you think the border could be involved?” CNN’s Erin Burnett asked Nanos Monday night.
“No,” Nanos said. “I do not want this to be a political piece.”
“This is about an elderly woman who lives in our community and went to bed in her safe home and is missing,” Nanos said. “That is it.”
Nanos continued: “Border Patrol helps us all the time when we have missing hikers — they have some dogs that do tremendous work. And that’s what they did. They came out with their dog team to help us.”
In pictures: Savannah Guthrie's mom Nancy
Tuesday 3 February 2026 01:00 , Rachel DobkinHere are some photos of Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, who went missing from her home Saturday night:
Sheriff says 'we're racing the clock' as they search for Nancy Guthrie
Tuesday 3 February 2026 00:30 , Rachel DobkinPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CNN, “We're racing the clock” as Arizona authorities search for Today show star Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy.
“She had some physical ailments that limited her ability to move,” Nanos told CNN’s Erin Burnett Monday night. “It is our belief she was removed from that home against her will.”
During the Today show Monday, co-host Jenna Bush Hager said that Nancy is without medication, “that she needs for survival.”
“We’re racing the clock,” Nanos told Burnett. “Her meds are important, and the family has told us 24 hours without those meds could be fatal, and here we are at 30-plus hours.”
Savannah Guthrie's colleagues urge the public to help find her mother
Monday 2 February 2026 23:52 , Rachel DobkinColleagues of Today show star Savannah Guthrie have used their massive social media followings to urge the public to help find her missing mother, Nancy.
Hoda Kotb, Savannah’s former co-host, wrote on Instagram: “If you know anything.. pls help.”
Today’s Al Roker wrote, “We are praying for Savannah and her family and the return of their beloved Mom, Nancy.”
AnotherToday show anchor, Craig Melvin, said, “Our thoughts and prayers are with Savannah and her family.”
Authorities stress Nancy Guthrie's disappearance 'not dementia related'
Monday 2 February 2026 23:30 , Isabel KeanePima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stressed during a press conference Monday that Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance was “not dementia related.”
“She is as sharp as a tack,” he said. “The family wants everybody to know, this isn’t somebody who just wandered off. Her physical limits are based on just age.”
Savannah Guthrie’s mother was ‘abducted’ from her home while she slept: sheriff
Monday 2 February 2026 23:24 , Graeme MassieSavannah Guthrie’s mother was ‘abducted’ from her home while she slept: sheriff
Nancy Guthrie's neighbor calls disappearance 'highly unusual'
Monday 2 February 2026 23:00 , Isabel KeaneA neighbor of Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from her Arizona home over the weekend, said her disappearance was surprising.
“It’s a very quiet neighborhood. It’s a very safe neighborhood. This is highly unusual, and we are very concerned about her,” neighbor Jeff Lamie told The Arizona Republic.
Lamie said that authorities were knocking on doors to talk to people and asking to see Ring doorbell footage.
He also noted there has been a “high response” to the disappearance, and that a volunteer rescue group searched through the night to try and find her.
Savannah Guthrie's close relationship to her mother
Monday 2 February 2026 22:30 , Isabel KeaneToday show host Savannah Guthrie has previously discussed her close relationship with her mother on-air, who has been missing since Saturday.
The anchor lost her father, Charles, when she was 16 years old to a heart attack, leaving her mother, Nancy, as a single mother to Savannah and her two siblings, according to TODAY.
"My father died when I was entering my senior year in high school. I then lived at home all through college. We didn't have money to afford the dorm. And that was thing one, but the other was that my sister and I really felt like we should stick with my mom and not leave her alone," Savannah told Today co-host Jenna Bush Hager in 2022.
“But when I moved to Butte, Montana, this was it. And it was really hard for me to leave her,” she added.
Savannah said she recognized her mom’s selflessness in encouraging her to pursue her dreams.
"It's not because she didn't want me to stay. Of course she wanted me to stay," she said. "But she's like, 'I'm not going to stand in the way of your dreams. I'm going to tell you, go go go go go.'"
Nancy Guthrie has appeared on episodes of the TODAY show in the past
Monday 2 February 2026 22:00 , Isabel KeaneNancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, has appeared on the NBC morning show several times in the past.
The 84-year-old most recently appeared on the show in November during a segment to promote tourism in Tucson, Arizona, where she currently lives.
In 2013, Guthrie appeared to tell the show’s audience how to make a bed properly.
“When I was in my 30s, I really wished to be married and to be a mom, and things just did not happen that fast for me,” Savannah once told viewers.
“And my mom’s confidence that I would be a mom — even as the years ticked by and ticked by and ticked by — meant so much to me.
“She said, ‘Of course you’ll be a mom, and you’re going to be a wonderful mom,” Savannah continued. “And for her to have that confidence and faith was so meaningful to me.
“It got me through some really hard times.”
Savannah is the youngest of Nancy’s three children with husband Charles Guthrie.
Authorities using artificial intelligence, looking at surveillance footage in case
Monday 2 February 2026 21:30 , Isabel KeaneArizona authorities are utilizing technology, including artificial intelligence, to try to solve the case.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said his department is using license plate readers, “our camera systems throughout the community, anything, everything.”
He confirmed that Nancy Guthrie’s home had surveillance cameras that authorities were looking through, as well as the missing woman’s cell phone.
Nanos also noted the department’s use of AI, which he said was “extremely valuable to solving crimes just like this.”
Savannah Guthrie set to drop out of hosting Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Report
Monday 2 February 2026 20:48 , Isabel KeaneToday show host Savannah Guthrie is expected to drop out of hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony for NBC as her mom, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing.
Savannah Guthrie was set to arrive in Italy on Friday for the start of the 2026 Games, but will likely no longer be in attendance, sources told Page Six.
She was going to stay in Italy for a week and record Today alongside her former co-host Hoda Kotb, who is expected to be at the Olympics, per the report.
“There is no way Savannah will be there,” an NBC source told the outlet.
She previously hosted the Olympic opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
Family alerted to disappearance when Nancy Guthrie didn't show up at church
Monday 2 February 2026 19:30 , Isabel KeaneThe family of Nancy Guthrie says they were alerted to her disappearance after someone at their church called to say she didn’t come to church.
Her family received a call from someone saying that Guthrie, whose daughter Savannah Guthrie hosts the Today show, was missing at church Sunday morning, authorities said.
The family then went to her house in Tucson to look for her before calling the police.
Guthrie lives alone and has house staff, some of whom contacted the sheriff’s office, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
Police unsure if Nancy Guthrie was targeted because of famous daughter
Monday 2 February 2026 18:55 , Isabel KeaneAuthorities in Arizona said they did not know if Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her home Saturday, was targeted because she is the mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Monday that Guthrie, 84, has limited mobility and that she didn’t walk out of the house on her own.
Nanos later told reporters that Guthrie “could not walk 50 yards on her own.”
However, police do not know if Guthrie was targeted because of her daughter.
“We’re not going to dismiss any angles for sure, but right now immediately we don’t know of anything like that,” he said.
Authorities do not believe the public is in any danger.
They also have not shared any details about why her home is being treated as a crime scene, with Nanos saying “it would be inappropriate at this time” to share.
TODAY opens show with coverage of Savannah Guthrie's missing mother
Monday 2 February 2026 18:23 , Isabel KeaneThe Today show opened Monday with coverage of host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, who vanished from her Arizona home over the weekend.
“Let me get right to what is a deeply personal story for us,” host Craig Melvin began the show.
Melvin later read a statement from Savannah Guthrie on behalf of her family.
“I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support. Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom,” the statement read.
“We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case, and encourage anyone...anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.”
Nancy Guthrie's house is a crime scene and she didn't leave on her own, authorities said
Monday 2 February 2026 18:05 , Isabel KeaneAuthorities in Arizona say they’re considering Nancy Guthrie’s house a crime scene.
“We believe now, after we’ve processed that crime scene, that we do, in fact, have a crime,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said during a press conference Monday.
“She is very limited in mobility. We know she didn’t just walk out there, that we know. There are other things at the scene that indicate she did not leave on her own, we know that,” Nanos said.
The 84-year-old is being treated as a “vulnerable adult” due to her age, not because she has any known cognitive issues, the sheriff’s office said.
“Nancy Guthrie is of great sound and mind, this is not dementia related. She is as sharp as a tack. Her family wants everybody to know, this is not somebody that just wandered off,” Nanos added.
She also takes medication that if she does not have in 24 hours “could be fatal” Nanos said Monday.
The sheriff said investigators are not ruling out foul play.
Sheriff reveals ‘crime scene’ after Savannah Guthrie’s ‘sharp as a tack’ mother Nancy goes missing
Monday 2 February 2026 17:54 , Isabel KeaneArizona authorities say the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother is being investigated as a crime, as the Today show host’s mom has “limited mobility” and “did not leave on her own.”
Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished Saturday between 9:30 pm and 9:45 pm at her home in the Catalina Foothills, just outside of Tucson, Arizona.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed the disappearance was being investigated as a crime during a press conference Monday morning.
“We believe now, after we’ve processed that crime scene, that we do, in fact, have a crime,” Nanos said.
