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  • The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz.
    The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz.
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    The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. Source Full size
  • Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January.
    Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January.
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    Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January. (Reuters) Source Full size
  • In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
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    In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • Two young girls visit the memorial set up near the driveway to Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
    Two young girls visit the memorial set up near the driveway to Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
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    Two young girls visit the memorial set up near the driveway to Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Source Full size
  • A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme
    A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme
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    A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme (Getty Images) Source Full size
  • DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
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    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads. Source Full size
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  • TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
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    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
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    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Source Full size
  • Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators.
    Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators.
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    Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators. Source Full size
  • A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme
    A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme
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    A joint appearance by Nancy (L) and Savannah (R) Guthrie on NBC's Today programme (Getty Images) Source Full size
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  • Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January.
    Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January.
    Image: BBC
    Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US broadcast journalist Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on 31 January. (Reuters) Source Full size
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  • Two young girls visit the memorial set up near the driveway to Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
    Two young girls visit the memorial set up near the driveway to Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
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    Two young girls visit the memorial set up near the driveway to Nancy Guthrie’s residence on February 19, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Source Full size
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  • The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz.
    The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz.
    Image: Newsweek
    The home of Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, is seen from above, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Tucson, Ariz. Source Full size
  • TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
    Image: Newsweek
    TUCSON, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 18: Jeannie Maggard visits a memorial setup next to the driveway of the residence of Nancy Guthrie on February 18, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1st. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads.
    Image: Newsweek
    DNA from glove tied to Nancy Guthrie abduction shows no CODIS match as investigators pursue new leads. Source Full size
  • In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
    Image: Newsweek
    In an aerial view, Nancy Guthrie’s residence is seen on February 17, 2026 in Tucson, Arizona. Searches continue for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of U.S. journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, after she went missing from her home on the morning of February 1. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) Source Full size
  • Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators.
    Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators.
    Image: Newsweek
    Evidence trail grows in search for Nancy Guthrie, with DNA, video and retail records guiding investigators. Source Full size
  • FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona.
    Image: Newsweek
    FBI agents watch as a vehicle is towed from the parking lot of a restaurant on February 13, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Source Full size

Disappearance Occurs Early February in Tucson Suburb Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of Today co‑anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen after a family dinner on 31 January 2026 and reported missing on 1 February when her doorbell camera was disabled at 01:47 a.m. and her pacemaker app disconnected at 02:28 a.m.; blood matching her was found on the porch and she required daily medication that could be fatal if missed [5][7][3].

Surveillance Captures Masked Man with Walmart Backpack Nest footage shows a masked male, 5 ft 9‑10 in tall, covering the camera with plants while carrying a 25‑liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack purchased at Walmart; investigators recovered 16 gloves, one matching the suspect’s gloves in the video, but DNA from that glove and from the home produced no CODIS hits, prompting a turn to investigative genetic genealogy [1][3][8][11][12].

Hundreds of Officers Process Tens of Thousands of Leads More than three hundred law‑enforcement personnel from the Pima County Sheriff’s Office, FBI and partner agencies are reviewing thousands of tips; the tip line has logged between 13,000 and 50,000 leads, and an anonymous $100 K donation raised the 88‑CRIME reward to $102,500, while the FBI added $100 K, bringing total incentives above $200,000 [2][4][5][9][11].

FBI Contacts Mexican Authorities but No Border Evidence FBI agents reached out to officials in Sonora, Mexico, after speculation the abduction crossed the border, yet Sheriff Chris Nanos says no evidence confirms a cross‑border kidnapping and Mexican officials have not received a formal request [1][8][6].

Former FBI Agent Highlights Non‑Cartel Indicators Former FBI special agent Jennifer Coffindaffer listed seven factors suggesting the case is unlikely cartel‑linked, including the absence of a ransom demand, the remote suburban location, lack of rapid, violent tactics typical of cartel kidnappers, and the suspect’s use of ordinary consumer items rather than intimidation tactics [1].

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Timeline

Jan 31, 2026 – Family drops Nancy Guthrie at her Catalina Foothills home around 9:30 p.m., the last confirmed sighting before she disappears [1].

Feb 1, 2026 (early morning) – Doorbell camera is removed at 1:47 a.m., motion sensor logs activity at 2:12 a.m., and her pacemaker app disconnects at 2:28 a.m., prompting a 911 call and a multi‑agency search [1].

Feb 1, 2026 (later) – Police find blood on the front porch that DNA confirms belongs to Nancy Guthrie; they also recover 16 gloves, one matching the suspect’s gloves on video but yielding no CODIS hit [1].

Feb 2, 2026 – Sheriff Chris Nanos declares the residence a crime scene, assigns homicide detectives, launches a tip line offering $2,500, and deploys search‑and‑rescue teams, K‑9 units, and drones [25].

Feb 2, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie thanks supporters on TODAY, urges anyone with information to call the tip line, and stresses the family’s focus on her mother’s safe return [30].

Feb 3, 2026 – Investigators discover forced‑entry evidence, conclude a nighttime kidnapping, and the FBI joins the probe, adding agents and technical assets [20].

Feb 3, 2026 – President Donald Trump calls the case “terrible,” says he will call Savannah Guthrie, and signals willingness to provide additional federal resources [23].

Feb 4, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie steps down from covering the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Winter Olympics to remain in Arizona and focus on the search [21].

Feb 4, 2026 – President Trump posts on Truth Social that “ALL Federal Law Enforcement” are being directed to assist the investigation [13].

Feb 4, 2026 – Law enforcement receives cryptocurrency ransom notes demanding millions in Bitcoin or Monero; officials take the tips seriously but have not verified authenticity [20].

Feb 4, 2026 – Sheriff Nanos warns that Nancy Guthrie requires daily medication and says “we are absolutely convinced she’s alive,” while DNA samples return no matches [20].

Feb 5, 2026 – The Guthrie siblings post a four‑minute Instagram video pleading “Bring her home,” demanding proof of life before any negotiation [14].

Feb 5, 2026 – A California man, Derrick Callella, is arrested for sending a fake Bitcoin ransom demand unrelated to the case [11].

Feb 5, 2026 – Community groups announce a $25,000 reward and the 88‑CRIME program offers a $2,500 reward for tips leading to an arrest [14][25].

Feb 6, 2026 – Search teams use dogs, drones, and helicopters; DNA from a glove found two miles away yields no CODIS match, prompting plans to upload the profile to public genealogy databases [3].

Feb 6, 2026 – Sheriff Nanos states he is “absolutely convinced she’s alive” despite the lack of a suspect, emphasizing the urgency of her medication needs [10].

Feb 10, 2026 – Police detain a man for questioning but release him hours later after no evidence links him to the abduction [1].

Feb 13, 2026 – Law‑enforcement searches a nearby home as part of the expanding investigation [1].

Feb 17, 2026 – Sheriff Nanos publicly clears all Guthrie siblings and spouses as suspects, calling them “victims plain and simple,” while DNA from gloves still produces no CODIS hits and tip volume reaches 40‑50 k [9].

Feb 18, 2026 – Investigators enter the glove DNA into the FBI’s database, testing against 26 million profiles with zero matches, and shift to genetic‑genealogy techniques [8].

Feb 19, 2026 – An anonymous $100,000 donation raises the 88‑CRIME reward to $102,500, bringing total incentives above $200,000 alongside the FBI’s $100,000 reward [7].

Feb 19, 2026 – FBI agents contact Mexican authorities in Sonora to explore a possible cross‑border lead, and a helicopter‑mounted Bluetooth “signal sniffer” scans for Nancy’s pacemaker emissions [2].

Feb 20, 2026 – Hundreds of officers from multiple agencies review thousands of tips as the fourth week of the search continues, with the combined reward now exceeding $200,000 [6].

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