Disappearance and Initial Timeline The 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home in Tucson on Saturday night at approximately 21:30 local time [1][2]. Church members noticed her absence during the 11:00 Sunday service and alerted family, prompting a 911 call and the launch of a search operation [1][2]. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings confirmed that Nancy’s health was fragile and she was missing essential medication [1][2].

Crime Scene Designation and Forensic Findings Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos declared the residence a crime scene after investigators found blood on the porch, which forensic analysis later confirmed as Nancy’s [1][2]. Homicide detectives and forensic teams collected fingerprints, DNA, and other evidence, though no suspect has been identified to date [2]. Surveillance footage has not yet been obtained, and authorities are working with technology firms to retrieve any available video [2].

Ransom Note Claims and Federal Involvement note circulated to media outlets referenced an Apple Watch, a floodlight, and set two deadlines—Thursday 17:00 and the following Monday—demanding payment for Nancy’s return [1][2]. FBI agent Heith Janke confirmed the agency reviewed the note and shared it with Savannah Guthrie, while a separate suspect was arrested for producing a fake note [1]. President Donald Trump ordered all federal law‑enforcement agencies to assist and announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest [1][2].

Family Response and Search Expansion Savannah Guthrie publicly pleaded for her mother’s safe return, posting video messages and stepping back from on‑air duties, including the Winter Olympics coverage [1][2]. The search effort grew to include community volunteers, U.S. Border Patrol officers, and additional federal agents [1]. NBC expressed support for the family, and the sheriff’s office continues to solicit tips from the public [2].