Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie, has now been missing for 51 days, and her family is renewing their plea for community assistance.
Background
Nancy Guthrie was last seen January 31, 2026, after family members dropped her off at her home in the Catalina Foothills area of Tucson, Arizona, following dinner. The following morning, she failed to show up for a virtual church gathering, prompting her family to report her missing.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department, in conjunction with the FBI, has conducted an extensive investigation spanning nearly eight weeks. Authorities have searched construction sites, dump sites and a vacant home in the vicinity of Guthrie's residence.
Investigators are also examining vehicle movement in the neighborhood, specifically a white vehicle observed in the Via Entrada area at 10 a.m. on January 31 and again at 2:38 a.m. the following morning.
"They've got to have a reason that they're saying 10 a.m. the morning of the kidnap," said Nancy Grace, host of Crime Stories.
The Investigation
The FBI is continuing to analyze images of a masked man seen at Guthrie's front door on January 11, who appeared casual as he approached the home without a backpack or weapon.
In another image captured on February 1, investigators are examining footage of an armed man wearing a holstered pistol and a black Ozark Trail backpack who appeared at the front door in the early morning hours. Agents have requested neighbors provide footage between 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. on January 31.
"Nothing startles him. If you just look at the fluidity of his movement, there's no change in the tempo," said Robin Dreeke, a behavior expert and retired FBI special agent who analyzed the footage. "He seemed very fluid in all his motions and everything he was executing, even when bowing down to get a branch."
The FBI previously stated that all leads remain under investigation. Law enforcement is attempting to identify the type of vehicle seen on Ring camera footage at 2:38 a.m. on February 1, which was located within 2.5 miles of Guthrie's home.
Key Takeaways
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen January 31 after being dropped off at her Catalina Foothills home following dinner
- Family reported her missing the next day when she failed to appear for a virtual church gathering
- Investigators are seeking information about a white vehicle seen at 10 a.m. January 31 and 2:38 a.m. February 1 in the Via Entrada area
- FBI continues analyzing images of masked individuals seen at Guthrie's residence on January 11 and February 1
- More than $1 million in reward money has been offered for information leading to Guthrie's recovery
What's Next
The family continues to urge community members to review any camera footage, journal notes, text messages or observations that may hold significance. "No detail is too small. It may be the key," their statement read.
Authorities are accepting tips through the Pima County Sheriff's Department tip line at 520-351-4900. Homeowners in the area are encouraged to submit relevant security footage through the PCSD Evidence Submission Portal.