MANHUNT CONTINUES: Day 6 of the Search for Nancy Guthrie in Tucson — Authorities Confirm a Crime as the Timeline Tightens Around the Mother of Savannah Guthrie..
Pima County sheriff says nobody has been ‘ruled out yet’ as a suspect in Nancy Guthrie disappearance
Authorities answer questions about whether anyone has been ruled out in the search for Nancy Guthrie and about communications regarding the ransom note from Tucson, Ariz.
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TUCSON, Ariz. – Officials in Tucson, Arizona, are continuing to search for the mother of NBC “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie after she went missing from her home and was last seen on Saturday night, saying that a crime has been committed.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Tuscon residence at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. While officials didn’t immediately elaborate on the circumstances of her disappearance, Sheriff Chris Nanos said on Monday that “we do, in fact, have a crime.”
On Thursday, investigators provided several updates regarding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, with Camron Gutherie delivering yet another desperate plea through social media asking to bring his mother home.
Nanos revealed additional details surrounding the timeline of the evening Nancy Guthrie vanished from her home, including that the doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m. and her pacemaker stopped syncing to her Apple Watch at 2:28 a.m. Additionally, Nanos told reporters that “everybody’s still a suspect,” though investigators have not located a person of interest in the case.
Australian-born presenter Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie during a production break while hosting NBC’s “Today Show” live from Australia at Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015, in Sydney, Australia. (Don Arnold/Wireimage)
Blood droplets found outside the home were confirmed to be Nancy Guthrie’s, according to Nanos.
The FBI also announced a $50,000 reward Thursday for information in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Authorities are working to verify a ransom note that was sent to at least three news stations earlier this week, with Nanos revealing the letter demanding a large sum of cryptocurrency by 5 p.m. local time on Thursday.
Around the time of the deadline, Camron Guthrie posted to his sister and NBC “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie’s Instagram account pleading with his mother’s captors to make contact with the family.
“This is Camron Guthrie. I am speaking for the Guthrie family,” he said. “Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven’t heard anything directly. We need you to reach out, and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward.”
Camron Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s brother, pleads for ‘way to communicate’ with mom’s captors as first deadline passes on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (@savannahguthrie via Instagram)
“But first, we have to know that you have our mom,” he continued. “We want to talk to you and we are waiting for contact.”
After the deadline passed, NBC’s Tom Winters reported that the ransom note is “the best thing that’s in front of law enforcement as far as a possible avenue.”
“And look, even if these ransom notes turn out to be a hoax, you still got Savannah Guthrie communicating directly to whoever did this, saying, hey, the door is wide open. Contact us. We’re here. We’re ready to listen. That’s what she’s been saying,” Winters said.
A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital that it’s believed Nancy Guthrie was either kidnapped or abducted.
“Sheriff [Chris] Nanos has stated that he believes that a crime has been committed,” a spokesperson for Pima County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News Digital. “At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will and that includes possible kidnapping or abduction.”
Nanos said Nancy Guthrie didn’t leave the home by herself. According to the Los Angeles Times, blood was found inside Nancy Guthrie’s home. A law enforcement source told Fox News Digital that there were “blood drops” leading from the entryway outside down the house’s pathway towards the driveway.During an interview on MSNOW on Tuesday, Nanos said Nancy Guthrie was “physically removed from that home against her will,” but declined to say whether she was harmed. The sheriff also said it’s unknown if the individual who took Nancy Guthrie is familiar or a stranger.Police dispatch audio when Nancy Guthrie went missing reveals that the 84-year-old has health issues.
Savannah Guthrie released a statement to NBC’s “Today” on Monday morning.
“On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support. Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom,” the statement said.
Here’s a timeline of events:
Timeline on TV of Guthrie disappearance
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a timeline of events in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. (Fox News Digital/Michael Ruiz)
January 31 at 5:32 p.m.:
Nancy Guthrie travels to her family’s home for dinner.
January 31 at 9:48 p.m.:
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her residence near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue on Saturday evening. Nancy Guthrie’s children dropped her off at the home at around 9:45 p.m., Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
January 31 at 9:50 p.m.:
Nancy Guthrie’s garage door closes.
February 1 at 1:47 a.m.:
The doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie’s home disconnects.
February 1 at 2:12 a.m.:
A security camera detected motion on camera at Nancy Guthrie’s home. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department noted that there was no video available because a subscription wasn’t active.
February 1 at 2:28 a.m.
Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker disconnected from the application on her phone.
February 1 at 11 a.m.:
Nanos said Nancy Guthrie didn’t attend her church service, adding that her family was notified about the absence by a churchgoer. Officials said family members went to Nancy Guthrie’s home at around 11 a.m. and spent some time looking for her.
February 1 at 11:56 a.m.:
Nancy Guthrie’s family checks in on her.
February 1 at 12:03 p.m.:
Nancy Guthrie’s family calls 911, according to officials.
The law enforcement source also said that there were “blood drops” leading from the entryway outside down the house’s pathway towards the driveway.
Savannah hugs Nancy Guthrie
Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie. (Instagram/Savannah Guthrie)
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie, and Jenna Bush Hager sitting together on a talk show set.
Savannah Guthrie and her mother Nancy Guthrie appear on “Today” on April 17, 2019. (Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)
February 1 at 12:15 p.m.:
Sheriff’s deputies arrive at Nancy Guthrie’s home.
February 1 at 8:55 p.m.:
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says they’ve begun search and rescue efforts using helicopters, infrared cameras and drones to search for the missing 84-year-old. During a news conference on Sunday night, Nanos said they found evidence that raised “some concerns” at Nancy Guthrie’s home.
“We’re pretty much just throwing everything at this that we can. Guthrie is 84 years old and is not of good physical health, and so naturally that’s a great concern,” Nanos said. “This is very concerning to us. We don’t typically get the sheriff out at a scene like this. But it’s very concerning what we’re learning from the house.”
Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie. (Instagram/Savannah Guthrie)
February 2 at 9:17 a.m.:
Nanos said during a news conference that Nancy Guthrie didn’t leave the house on her own accord, adding that a crime had been committed. He said the search and rescue mission had been shut down to give that team time to rest.
“We believe now, after we processed that crime scene, that we do, in fact, have a crime scene that we do, in fact, have a crime
Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie. (Instagram/Savannah Guthrie)
Australian-born Savannah Guthrie poses alongside her mother Nancy Guthrie while hosting NBC’s “Today” live from Australia at the Sydney Opera House on May 4, 2015. (Don Arnold/Wireimage)
Nanos noted that Nancy Guthrie has limited mobility and has medication that she needs to take every 24 hours, which could be fatal if not taken. He said Nancy Guthrie “is of great sound mind” besides her physical ailments, adding she’s “sharp as a tack.”
WATCH: Sheriff’s helicopter hovers over area where missing Nancy Guthrie is believed to live
Investigators were seen in the area where Nancy Guthrie lives, including sheriff’s department helicopters.
“We need her back. We need to find her, and time is very critical. She is 84. She needs her meds,” Nanos said.
WATCH: Sheriff’s office deputies walk up driveway of house in area of Nancy Guthrie’s house
,” Nanos said. “She did not leave on her own. We know that.”
“We don’t see this as a search mission as much as we do a crime scene,” he added.
(Pima County Attorney’s Office)
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is providing a reward up to $2,500 for information relating to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
People with information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance are asked to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at: 520-351-4900.
