FBI and Sheriff Investigate Forced‑Entry Kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, Trump Offers Federal Aid
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Disappearance and forced‑entry evidence Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Catalina Foothills home near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2026; investigators found signs of forced entry, blood droplets, and her cellphone, wallet and car left inside, indicating a nighttime abduction rather than a voluntary departure [3][9][19].
Multi‑agency response and forensic work Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos declared the residence a crime scene, deployed homicide detectives, FBI agents, Border Patrol K‑9 units, drones, heat‑sensing equipment, and over 100 detectives to collect DNA, fingerprints and surveillance data, while offering a $2,500 reward for actionable tips [2][8][12][18].
Cryptocurrency ransom note claims Media outlets including TMZ and Tucson’s KOLD‑TV reported receiving a note demanding payment to a verified Bitcoin address; law enforcement has turned the notes over to investigators and is treating them seriously, though authenticity remains unverified [3][5][7][8].
Savannah Guthrie’s broadcast withdrawal The “Today” co‑anchor cancelled her scheduled coverage of the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony, posted prayerful messages on Instagram and Facebook, and remains in Arizona to cooperate with investigators, while NBC issued a statement of support [1][4][13][14].
Presidential involvement President Donald Trump described the case as “terrible,” pledged to call Savannah Guthrie, and offered to commit additional federal agents and resources to the search, echoing a White House prayer message posted on X [1][2][5][6][8].
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BBC: Investigation Continues into Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother After Alleged Ransom Note – Details ransom‑note reports, sheriff’s tip collection, Savannah stepping back from broadcasting, and Trump’s offer of federal aid .
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CNN: FBI and Sheriff Seek Leads as Search for Nancy Guthrie Enters Third Day – Highlights FBI involvement, $2,500 tip reward, 100 detectives, and White House prayer response .
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AP: Forced entry discovered at Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s Tucson home – Emphasizes forced‑entry evidence, personal items left behind, cryptocurrency note, and Trump’s comment .
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Savannah Guthrie Pulls Out of 2026 Winter Olympics Coverage Amid Mother’s Disappearance – Focuses on Olympic withdrawal, forced entry, DNA/surveillance work, ransom notes, and Trump’s remarks .
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King5 (Seattle, WA): Savannah Guthrie pulls out of 2026 Winter Olympics coverage as mother disappears – Mirrors WBNS story with added emphasis on prayer appeal and ransom‑note handling .
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): FBI Joins Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother After Forced Entry Discovered – Highlights FBI participation, prayer post, medication urgency, and Trump’s “terrible” comment .
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King5 (Seattle, WA): FBI joins search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother after forced‑entry evidence found – Similar to WBNS .
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Newsweek: Trump Pledges Federal Help as Search Continues for Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother – Describes drones, heat sensors, missing Ring camera, blood droplets, Bitcoin ransom note, and $2,500 reward .
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AP: Savannah Guthrie’s 84‑Year‑Old Mother Missing After Apparent Kidnapping in Tucson – Notes forced entry, medication urgency, lack of robbery motive, ransom notes, and Savannah’s prayer appeal .
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Newsweek: Investigation Continues After 84‑Year‑Old Nancy Guthrie Disappears in Arizona – Reports neighbor fear, heavy police presence, reward, and community assistance .
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Newsweek: Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Nancy Guthrie Believed Abducted, Sheriff Says – Provides timeline, medication details, physical description, and co‑host Jenna Bush Hager’s support .
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CNN: Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Missing After Apparent Abduction in Arizona – Highlights homicide detectives, tech firm assistance, tip line, and reward .
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CNN: Savannah Guthrie’s Olympic Plans Paused as Mother’s Disappearance Sparks Massive Search – Covers Olympic suspension, NBC’s internal response, and personal anecdotes .
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Savannah Guthrie urges prayers as mother remains missing – Focuses on prayer appeal, drone/dog deployment, and Today show absence .
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King5 (Seattle, WA): Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Prayers as Mother Remains Missing – Mirrors WBNS with added detail on Savannah’s Tucson roots .
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Pima County Sheriff Declares Crime Scene in Search for Missing 84‑Year‑Old Mother of TODAY Host Savannah Guthrie – Highlights crime‑scene declaration, Savannah’s travel to Arizona, and neighborhood canvassing .
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AP: Savannah Guthrie’s 84‑Year‑Old Mother Missing in Tucson, Authorities Say She Was Taken Against Her Will – Stresses kidnapping suspicion, medication risk, FBI/Border Patrol involvement, and Savannah’s gratitude .
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Newsweek: Sheriff Declares Crime Scene in Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother – Details crime‑scene status, tech resources, medication urgency, and high‑profile attention .
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King5 (Seattle, WA): Pima County Sheriff Declares Nancy Guthrie Disappearance a Crime Scene – Reports forced‑entry signs, Savannah’s arrival, and tip line information .
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Missing 84‑Year‑Old Mother of “TODAY” Host Reported from Arizona Home – Covers missing report, crime‑scene designation, search teams, physical description, and hospital checks .
Timeline
Nov 2025 – Nancy Guthrie tells a Tucson interview she loves the desert air and javelinas, underscoring her long‑standing ties to the community that later become central to the search [11].
Feb 1, 2026 (Saturday night) – Nancy Guthrie vanishes from her Catalina Foothills home near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue at about 9:30 p.m.; investigators later note forced‑entry evidence and that her cellphone, wallet and car remain inside, indicating a kidnapping rather than a voluntary departure [4][7][10][16][21].
Feb 2, 2026 (Sunday) – Family reports her missing after she fails to appear at church; Sheriff Chris Nanos holds a press conference, declares the residence a crime scene, deploys homicide detectives, launches a tip line (520‑351‑4900) with a $2,500 reward, and says “we know she didn’t just walk out of there” [8][15][17][21][23].
Feb 2, 2026 (Sunday) – President Donald Trump posts a prayer on X and says he is willing to commit additional federal agents, describing the case as “terrible” and “very unusual” [1][5].
Feb 3, 2026 (Monday) – Savannah Guthrie arrives in Tucson, thanks supporters, posts a prayer quoting Isaiah, and announces she will step away from the Today studio and her scheduled Olympic duties to focus on her family [14][18][19].
Feb 3, 2026 (Monday) – Law‑enforcement teams sweep the property with drones, heat‑sensing equipment, helicopters and K‑9 units; DNA samples are collected but yield no suspect matches, and investigators review nearby surveillance and license‑plate data [6][9][13].
Feb 3, 2026 (Monday) – NBC confirms Guthrie will miss the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics, originally set for Feb 6, 2026, and reassigns coverage to other anchors [3][12][19].
Feb 3, 2026 (Monday) – Trump reiterates he will call Savannah and pledges more federal resources, saying “I will call Savannah later” and calling the disappearance “terrible” [5][10][13].
Feb 4, 2026 (Tuesday) – FBI agents formally join the investigation after forced‑entry signs are confirmed; the FBI and sheriff’s office hold a joint briefing, emphasizing the need for tips and noting that DNA results have returned “nothing to indicate any suspects” [13][20].
Feb 4, 2026 (Tuesday) – Media report a purported cryptocurrency ransom note demanding payment to a Bitcoin address; law‑enforcement says the note is being taken seriously but its authenticity remains unverified [5][10][20].
Feb 4, 2026 (Tuesday) – Savannah Guthrie officially steps down from Olympic hosting duties; NBC Sports announces she will not cover the Milan‑Cortina Games while she focuses on her family [12][19].
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BBC: Investigation Continues into Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother After Alleged Ransom Note
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CNN: FBI and Sheriff Seek Leads as Search for Nancy Guthrie Enters Third Day
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AP: Forced entry discovered at Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s Tucson home
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Savannah Guthrie Pulls Out of 2026 Winter Olympics Coverage Amid Mother’s Disappearance
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King5 (Seattle, WA): Savannah Guthrie pulls out of 2026 Winter Olympics coverage as mother disappears
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): FBI Joins Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother After Forced Entry Discovered
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King5 (Seattle, WA): FBI joins search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother after forced‑entry evidence found
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Newsweek: Trump Pledges Federal Help as Search Continues for Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother
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AP: Savannah Guthrie’s 84‑Year‑Old Mother Missing After Apparent Kidnapping in Tucson
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Newsweek: Investigation Continues After 84‑Year‑Old Nancy Guthrie Disappears in Arizona
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Newsweek: Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Nancy Guthrie Believed Abducted, Sheriff Says
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CNN: Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Missing After Apparent Abduction in Arizona
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CNN: Savannah Guthrie’s Olympic Plans Paused as Mother’s Disappearance Sparks Massive Search
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Savannah Guthrie urges prayers as mother remains missing
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King5 (Seattle, WA): Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Prayers as Mother Remains Missing
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Pima County Sheriff Declares Crime Scene in Search for Missing 84‑Year‑Old Mother of TODAY Host Savannah Guthrie
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AP: Savannah Guthrie’s 84‑Year‑Old Mother Missing in Tucson, Authorities Say She Was Taken Against Her Will
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Newsweek: Sheriff Declares Crime Scene in Disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother
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King5 (Seattle, WA): Pima County Sheriff Declares Nancy Guthrie Disappearance a Crime Scene
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): Missing 84‑Year‑Old Mother of “TODAY” Host Reported from Arizona Home
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King5 (Seattle, WA): Savannah Guthrie’s 84‑Year‑Old Mother Reported Missing in Arizona
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WBNS (Columbus, OH): TODAY Host Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother’s Disappearance as Sheriff Labels Home a Crime Scene
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King5 (Seattle, WA): TODAY Host Savannah Guthrie Addresses Mother’s Disappearance
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