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FBI and Sheriff Investigate Forced‑Entry Kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, Trump Offers Federal Aid

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  • This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie.
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    This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Credit: Pima County Sheriff’s Department via AP) Source Full size
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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. (Credit: 12News) 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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  • **FILE PHOTO** Today Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Reported Missing in Arizona. February 14, 2025 Carson Daly, Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker on Today Show in New York. February 14, 2025Credit:RW/Mediapunch /IPX
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    **FILE PHOTO** Today Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Reported Missing in Arizona. February 14, 2025 Carson Daly, Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker on Today Show in New York. February 14, 2025Credit:RW/Mediapunch /IPX Source Full size
  • (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
  • A sign is posted at the house of Nancy Guthrie, NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, on February 3, 2026 in Catalina, Arizona.
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  • This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie.
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    This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Credit: Pima County Sheriff’s Department via AP) Source Full size
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  • **FILE PHOTO** Today Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Reported Missing in Arizona. February 14, 2025 Carson Daly, Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker on Today Show in New York. February 14, 2025Credit:RW/Mediapunch /IPX
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    **FILE PHOTO** Today Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Reported Missing in Arizona. February 14, 2025 Carson Daly, Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, Al Roker on Today Show in New York. February 14, 2025Credit:RW/Mediapunch /IPX Source Full size
  • A sign is posted at the house of Nancy Guthrie, NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, on February 3, 2026 in Catalina, Arizona.
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    A sign is posted at the house of Nancy Guthrie, NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, on February 3, 2026 in Catalina, Arizona. Source Full size
  • (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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    Savannah Guthrie and her mother Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen late Saturday at her home in Tucson, Arizona, authorities said. Source Full size
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  • This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie.
    Image: WBNS (Columbus, OH)
    This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Credit: Pima County Sheriff’s Department via AP) Source Full size
  • An image from Savannah Guthrie's Instagram shows the "TODAY" host with her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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    An image from Savannah Guthrie's Instagram shows the "TODAY" host with her mother, Nancy Guthrie. (Credit: Savannah Guthrie via Instagram) Source Full size
  • 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
  • This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie.
    Image: King5 (Seattle, WA)
    This image provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, shows a missing person alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Credit: Pima County Sheriff’s Department via AP) Source Full size
  • An image from Savannah Guthrie's Instagram shows the "TODAY" host with her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
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    An image from Savannah Guthrie's Instagram shows the "TODAY" host with her mother, Nancy Guthrie. (Credit: Savannah Guthrie via Instagram) Source Full size

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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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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