MISSING PERSON
CASE #: 2026-8
Nancy Guthrie
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Open
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Missing From:
Tucson, AZ
Summary:
Authorities in Arizona have launched an urgent search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, after she was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson. She was last seen on the evening of Saturday, January 31, 2026, and was reported missing the following day when she failed to show up for church. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has since declared the home a crime scene
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has since declared the home a crime scene, stating that investigators suspect foul play because Nancy has very limited mobility and would not have been able to leave the residence on her own. While she is described as mentally sharp, authorities are deeply concerned because she requires daily medication that remains at the house. Savannah Guthrie, who has traveled to Arizona to be with her family, released a statement thanking the public for their prayers as the FBI and local homicide detectives continue to investigate.
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Timeline of Events
An apparent ransom note was reported by authorities to have details of the clothing Nancy was wearing the night she went missing and asking for Bitcoin.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated "I believe she was abducted".
Police arrived at the home and determined Nancy was missing under "concerning" circumstances.
Family contacted police after it was reported Nancy didn't show up to church.
911 was called by a relative
Nancy's pacemaker app disconnected from her phone which was later found at the house.
Doorbell software detected someone, or possibly an animal, but no video exists.
Doorbell camera disconnected.
Garage door closed.
Nancy was dropped of at home after dinner by her son-in-law Tommaso Cioni.
Nancy arrived at her daughter Annie's home for dinner.
Associated Persons
Pierce L. (Paternal Grandfather's Father) - Deceased
Rose "Rosie" Y. (Paternal Grandmother) - Deceased
Margaret Ann M. (Mother) - Deceased
Florence "Flora" V. J. (Paternal Grandfather's Mother) - Deceased
Frank Evertte L. (Paternal Grandfather) - Deceased
Pierce F. L. (Father) - Deceased
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