Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie

On February 1, 2026, Nancy Guthrie (née Long), the American 84‑year‑old mother of NBC News journalist and Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, a suburb of Tucson. Evidence recovered at the residence indicated that Nancy had been taken against her will, and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that he believed she had been abducted.

A multi‑agency investigation led by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and search-and-rescue teams, has included extensive forensic analysis, neighborhood canvassing and review of surveillance footage. Bloodstains found at the scene were confirmed to be Nancy's. Multiple ransom notes of undetermined origin demanded payment in cryptocurrency, with two deadlines that had passed by February 9. On February 10, the FBI released still images along with a short video from a video‑doorbell camera showing an "armed individual" wearing a mask and carrying a backpack on Nancy's property at the time of her disappearance.

Family appeals on social media have not yet yielded any "proof of life" sought from the person or persons who abducted Nancy Guthrie. On February 24, the family offered $1 million for information that assists in her recovery. As of March 13, law enforcement has stated that her condition and whereabouts remain unknown. The case has drawn international attention, with Savannah Guthrie suspending her broadcasting duties, including coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, to participate in the ongoing search.