84-year-old mother of TODAY host missing, signs of abduction at Arizona home
The mother of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie has disappeared under suspicious circumstances from her Tucson-area home, with authorities believing the 84-year-old woman was abducted following a break-in at her residence.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her home on Saturday, January 31, 2026, but wasn’t reported missing until she failed to show up for Sunday morning church services. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is now investigating her disappearance as a crime after finding evidence of forced entry at her Catalina Foothills home.
What’s particularly concerning to investigators? When family members went to check on Guthrie, they found all her personal belongings—including her wallet, cell phone and vehicle—still at the residence, but no sign of the elderly woman herself.
Signs of Forced Entry
Authorities believe Guthrie was taken against her will, with the home showing clear signs of forced entry. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has since requested a SAFE Alert—a public notification system for missing persons—as they intensify their search for the elderly woman.
Guthrie is described as a white female standing 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Officials note she suffers from limited mobility, adding to concerns about her wellbeing.
Family Plea
In a heart-wrenching development, Guthrie’s adult children, including TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, have released a video pleading for their mother’s safe return. The 54-year-old television personality appeared alongside her siblings, Camron and Annie Guthrie, in the emotional appeal.
“We just want our mother back safely,” Savannah said in the video, her voice breaking slightly. “If anyone has any information, please come forward.”
Ransom Note Surfaces
Adding another layer to the troubling case, authorities confirmed that a ransom note was sent to a local Arizona news station following Guthrie’s disappearance. However, officials have not yet been able to verify the legitimacy of the note or confirm any of the information it contained.
Despite the possible ransom demand, no suspect or person of interest has been identified as of Wednesday night, leaving investigators with few solid leads to pursue.
The community has rallied around the family, with Guthrie’s church congregation holding a vigil Tuesday evening. Dozens gathered with candles, many wearing blue ribbons—Guthrie’s favorite color—as they prayed for her safe return.
Anyone with information regarding Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department immediately or call 911. As the investigation continues, her family remains hopeful that someone, somewhere, has information that could bring their mother home.
