Pima County Sheriff Declares Crime Scene in Search for Missing 84‑Year‑Old Mother of TODAY Host
Updated (3 articles)
Saturday Night Disappearance Triggers Missing Person Report Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Catalina Foothills home Saturday night around 9:30 p.m., near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue, after her children last saw her that evening [1][2][3]. She failed to appear at her local church the next morning, prompting family members to alert the Pima County Sheriff’s Department on Sunday around noon [1][2][3]. Authorities officially listed her as missing on February 2, 2026 [2][3].
Sheriff’s Office Declares Crime Scene, Launches Search Sheriff Chris Nanos arrived Sunday, declared the residence a crime scene, and assigned homicide detectives to the case [1][2][3]. Deputies, K‑9 units, and search‑and‑rescue teams conducted door‑to‑door sweeps and searched the property continuously through the night, yet found no trace of Guthrie [1][2][3]. Nanos noted unusual disarray inside the house and emphasized that Guthrie’s limited mobility meant she could not have left unaided, suggesting foul play [1][2][3].
TODAY Host Savannah Guthrie Joins Investigation TODAY anchor Savannah Guthrie flew to Pima County on Monday, February 3, and met with investigators [1][2]. She posted an Instagram video and a Facebook message thanking supporters, requesting prayers, and urging anyone with information to call 520‑351‑4900 [1][2]. Guthrie confirmed she has received no threats related to her mother’s disappearance and is fully cooperating with law enforcement [1][2].
Community Assistance Sought Through Canvassing and Tip Line Sheriff’s investigators are canvassing the neighborhood, knocking on doors and asking residents for street‑facing camera footage that might show a suspicious person or vehicle [1][2][3]. They have also contacted nearby hospitals, which reported no admissions matching Guthrie’s description [3]. The department publicized a tip line (520‑351‑4900) and continues to solicit community leads to aid the ongoing search [1][2][3].
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WBNS: Pima County Sheriff Declares Crime Scene in Search for Missing 84‑Year‑Old Mother of TODAY Host Savannah Guthrie: Provides latest update on Feb 3, noting Savannah’s arrival, ongoing K‑9 searches, and call for video footage, emphasizing foul‑play signs inside the home.
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King5: Pima County Sheriff Declares Nancy Guthrie Disappearance a Crime Scene: Highlights the initial declaration of a crime scene on Feb 2, details the Sunday search effort, and repeats Savannah’s statements about no threats, focusing on community assistance.
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WBNS: Missing 84‑Year‑Old Mother of “TODAY” Host Reported from Arizona Home: Reports the original missing‑person alert on Feb 2, describes the crime‑scene designation, search‑and‑rescue deployment, and hospital checks, and includes a physical description of Guthrie.
Timeline
Feb 1, 2026 – Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanishes from her Catalina Foothills home around 9:30 p.m., last seen by her children near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue, prompting her family to begin a missing‑person search the next morning. [2]
Feb 2, 2026 (Sunday) – Family reports her missing after she fails to appear at church; Pima County deputies arrive at noon, declare the residence a crime scene, and deploy homicide detectives, K‑9 units and search‑and‑rescue teams while canvassing nearby hospitals, which report no admissions. [2][3]
Feb 2, 2026 (Sunday night) – Sheriff Bill Nanos holds a press conference, stating the department “is not ruling out foul play” and noting the “unusual nature of the response” because sheriffs rarely attend such scenes. [2]
Feb 3, 2026 (Monday) – TODAY host Savannah Guthrie flies to Arizona, tells reporters she has received no threats, thanks supporters, and publicly appeals for prayers and tips, directing callers to 520‑351‑4900. [1][3]
Feb 3, 2026 (Monday) – Sheriff Chris Nanos briefs the media, saying investigators observed “concerning signs of disarray” inside the house and emphasizing that “her limited mobility means she could not have left on her own,” thereby labeling the case a crime and urging residents to share any street‑facing camera footage. [1][3]
Feb 3, 2026 (ongoing) – Law enforcement conducts door‑to‑door canvassing of the neighborhood, requests video recordings of suspicious persons or vehicles, and continues the search with K‑9 and SAR teams, maintaining the 520‑351‑4900 tip line for information. [1][3]