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Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Declared Abduction Victim as Crime Scene, Search Intensifies

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  • Nancy Guthrie, mom of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing, and was last seen on Jan. 31.
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  • Nancy Guthrie, mom of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing, and was last seen on Jan. 31.
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  • Savannah Guthrie and her mother Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen late Saturday at her home in Tucson, Arizona, authorities said.
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  • (Left) Image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Right) Savannah Guthrie, on Today Show in New York. February 14, 2025
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    (Left) Image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Right) Savannah Guthrie, on Today Show in New York. February 14, 2025 Source Full size
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  • (Left) Image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Right) Savannah Guthrie, on Today Show in New York. February 14, 2025
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    (Left) Image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Right) Savannah Guthrie, on Today Show in New York. February 14, 2025 Source Full size
  • Savannah Guthrie and her mother Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen late Saturday at her home in Tucson, Arizona, authorities said.
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  • Nancy Guthrie, mom of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing, and was last seen on Jan. 31.
    Image: WBNS (Columbus, OH)
    Nancy Guthrie, mom of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing, and was last seen on Jan. 31. (Credit: 12News) Source Full size
  • Nancy Guthrie, mom of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing, and was last seen on Jan. 31.
    Image: King5 (Seattle, WA)
    Nancy Guthrie, mom of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing, and was last seen on Jan. 31. (Credit: 12News) Source Full size

Abduction Suspected After Crime Scene Designated Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Catalina Foothills home Saturday night around 9:30 p.m., and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says she “did not walk out” and was taken against her will. The residence was processed as a crime scene, with “concerning” disarray noted inside, and investigators emphasized her limited mobility and need for daily medication. Nanos repeatedly stressed she is mentally sharp, lives alone, and could not have left the property unaided[1][7].

Multi‑Agency Search Deploys Drones, K‑9s, and FBI Deputies, K‑9 units, drones, heat‑sensing equipment, and a sheriff’s helicopter swept the area, while the FBI, Border Patrol, and homicide detectives were added to the probe—an unusual step for a missing‑person case. Tech firms including Google and Apple assisted in analyzing cell‑phone data and surveillance footage, and license‑plate readers are being reviewed for leads[2][8].

Urgency Heightened by Medication Needs Nancy requires daily medication; Nanos warned that missing a dose for more than 24 hours could be fatal, and she has already been without it for over 30 hours. Her inability to walk 50 yards unaided and the recovery of her cellphone at the scene further support the theory she did not leave voluntarily[1][13].

Savannah Guthrie Suspends Olympic Hosting and Appeals for Tips Guthrie was slated to co‑host NBC’s Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Italy, but she remained in Tucson to cooperate with investigators and to coordinate the search. She thanked supporters on Instagram and “Today,” quoted Isaiah, and urged anyone with information to call the tip line, noting she has received no threats[3][6].

Reward Offered and Public Tip Line Active The nonprofit 88‑Crime announced a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest, and the sheriff’s office publicized a dedicated tip line (520‑351‑4900). Authorities are canvassing the neighborhood, requesting street‑camera footage, and urging the public to submit any photos or videos that might help locate Nancy[2][14].

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Timeline

Nov 2025 – Nancy Guthrie praises Tucson’s air, quality of life, and javelinas in a televised interview, underscoring her long‑standing ties to the community that later become central to the search effort [6].

Sat, Feb 1, 2026 – Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanishes from her Catalina Foothills home near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue at about 9:30 p.m., and fails to appear at her Sunday‑morning church, prompting family concern [9][13][14].

Sun, Feb 2, 2026 – The Pima County Sheriff’s Department files a missing‑person report, declares the residence a crime scene, assigns homicide detectives, and notes “some things at the home that were concerning,” while emphasizing her limited mobility and 24‑hour medication need [10][14][5].

Sun, Feb 2, 2026 – Sheriff Chris Nanos tells reporters “we know she didn’t just walk out of there” and later adds “she didn’t walk away from there. She didn’t go willingly,” indicating an abduction; the FBI, Google, and Apple join the probe, and a $2,500 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest [2][1][2].

Sun, Feb 2, 2026 – Search teams deploy drones, helicopters, heat‑sensing equipment, K‑9 units, and volunteers, while detectives review license‑plate readers and neighborhood camera footage, reflecting a multi‑agency response uncommon for routine missing‑person cases [5][8][11].

Mon, Feb 3, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie posts a heartfelt prayer on Facebook quoting Isaiah, thanks supporters, and urges anyone with tips to call 520‑351‑4900, while she remains in Arizona and misses the Monday “Today” broadcast [7][12].

Mon, Feb 3, 2026 – NBC’s Tom Llamas remarks the case “hits too close to home for our newsroom,” and an NBC producer calls the call informing Savannah “the worst phone call of her life,” highlighting the personal impact on the network’s staff [3][3].

Mon, Feb 3, 2026 – Savannah’s scheduled co‑hosting of the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan on Friday is placed on hold, and NBC declines comment on any schedule changes, leaving her Olympic duties uncertain [1][3].

Fri, Feb 7, 2026 (Planned) – The opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics at Milan’s San Siro Stadium is set to air, with NBC originally planning Savannah Guthrie to co‑host alongside Terry Gannon, pending resolution of her mother’s case [3][1].

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