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Savannah Guthrie Appeals for Mother’s Return as Federal Agencies Join Search

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  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 04: Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
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    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 04: Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage) Source Full size
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  • Savannah Guthrie and her siblings directly address an alleged kidnapper in a video posted to Instagram February, 4, 2026.
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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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  • Savannah Guthrie and her siblings directly address an alleged kidnapper in a video posted to Instagram February, 4, 2026.
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  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 04: Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage)
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    SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – MAY 04: Australian-born presenter, Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break whilst hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Don Arnold/WireImage) Source Full size
  • **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
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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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  • 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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Disappearance and Immediate Response Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen leaving her Catalina Foothills home Saturday night around 9:30 p.m. (reported as Jan 31 in one account) and was reported missing Sunday when she failed to appear at church [1][11]. Deputies entered the residence, documented forced‑entry damage, and treated the home as a crime scene on Monday [3][15]. No suspect or person of interest has been identified, and investigators continue to interview contacts and review nearby surveillance footage [2][7].

Evidence Points to a Nighttime Kidnapping Personal items—including Guthrie’s cellphone, wallet and car—were left inside the house, suggesting she was taken against her will [6][8]. Blood droplets and DNA samples were collected, but DNA testing has not yet produced a suspect match [5][14]. The victim’s pacemaker pinged her iPhone at 2 a.m. Sunday, confirming she was alive at that time, while her fragile health (high blood pressure, pacemaker, daily medication) raises urgency [4][10].

Federal and Local Agencies Mobilize Resources The Pima County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by FBI agents, Border Patrol K‑9 units, drones, helicopters and mountain‑rescue crews, conducted a two‑hour scene sweep and ongoing searches [4][12]. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that “ALL Federal Law Enforcement” would support the investigation, directing additional agents to Tucson [1][2][13]. Approximately 100 detectives, agents and support personnel are now involved, though no leads have emerged [14][18].

Ransom Note Claims and Verification Status Multiple media outlets (TMZ, KOLD, KGUN) reported receiving alleged cryptocurrency ransom notes that describe details of the home and demand Bitcoin payments [4][9][19]. Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed the notes have been turned over to investigators and are being treated as leads, but officials have not verified their authenticity [3][15][20]. The notes have not been linked to any suspect, and investigators have not disclosed their contents publicly [5][13].

Family’s Public Appeal and Media Adjustments Savannah Guthrie posted a tearful Instagram video on Wednesday, urging anyone with proof of her mother’s life to contact the family and stating they are “ready to talk” with the kidnapper [1][6][7]. She withdrew from NBC’s Winter Olympics opening‑ceremony coverage and other on‑air duties to remain in Tucson [2][11][16][17]. NBC and the Today show have repeatedly asked the public to tip the sheriff’s line, emphasizing the need for information [4][14].

Community Support and Reward Offers Candlelight vigils were held at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church and other local venues, drawing hundreds of participants [5][12]. Rewards for information range from $2,500 to $25,000, depending on the source, with the higher amount pledged by a church in Albany, N.Y. [1][11][20]. Law‑enforcement agencies continue to solicit tips via phone lines and mobile apps [5][14].

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Jan 31, 2026 – Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappears from her Catalina Foothills home near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue around 9:30 p.m.; investigators find signs of forced entry, blood droplets and a missing Ring doorbell camera, indicating a possible nighttime kidnapping [10][22][18].

Feb 1, 2026 – Family reports her missing after she fails to appear at Sunday church, prompting a 911 call; deputies arrive, treat the residence as a crime scene and launch a search with K‑9 units, drones and volunteers while noting her fragile health and need for daily medication [10][24][28].

Feb 2, 2026 – Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos publicly declares the home a crime scene, assigns homicide detectives and urges the community to provide any surveillance footage, emphasizing that “she could not have left on her own” due to limited mobility [23][21][25].

Feb 3, 2026 – The FBI joins the investigation after forced‑entry evidence is confirmed, and President Donald Trump says the case is “terrible” and promises to call Savannah Guthrie and deploy additional federal agents [15][16][18].

Feb 3, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie posts a prayerful Facebook message quoting Isaiah and urging “bring her home,” while also stating “we believe in prayer… thank you for lifting your prayers with ours” [20][26].

Feb 4, 2026 – Sheriff Nanos holds a press conference noting an alleged cryptocurrency ransom note, offering a $2,500 reward for information and announcing a follow‑up briefing on Thursday; NBC reassigns Guthrie from the 2026 Milan‑Cortina Olympic opening‑ceremony duties to stay with her family [13][14][7].

Feb 4, 2026 – President Trump posts on Truth Social that he is directing “ALL Federal Law Enforcement” to assist Arizona authorities, echoing his earlier Oval Office pledge to add federal resources [4][1].

Feb 5, 2026 – Savannah Guthrie releases a tear‑filled Instagram video demanding “proof without a doubt that she is alive,” withdraws from NBC’s Winter Olympics coverage and urges anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s tip line; law‑enforcement conducts a two‑hour scene sweep, collects DNA and notes her pacemaker pinged at 2 a.m. Sunday [1][4][7].

Feb 5, 2026 – A candlelight vigil at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church draws hundreds, reinforcing community support, while the sheriff’s office reiterates the $2,500 reward and the upcoming Thursday briefing to update the public [7][10].

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