Search Intensifies for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, Nancy Guthrie, as DNA Evidence Emerges
The search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, is entering a critical phase as investigators analyze DNA evidence collected from a glove found near her Tucson, Arizona home. Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026, and reported missing the following day, February 1, 2026.
Timeline of Events
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills area north of Tucson on the evening of January 31, 2026. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department initiated a large-scale search involving ground crews, dog teams, drones, and aircraft . Authorities quickly began investigating the disappearance as a potential crime, suspecting she was taken against her will, possibly kidnapped.
DNA Evidence and Investigation
A glove discovered near Nancy Guthrie’s residence is currently undergoing DNA analysis. Former Fort Worth police chief Jeffrey Halstead indicated that results could be available within 24 to 48 hours, potentially providing “strong and potentially definitive updates” to the investigation . Investigators are focusing their efforts on the area where the glove was found and will broaden the search based on the DNA results.
Authorities have collected DNA from Nancy Guthrie’s home that does not belong to her or those in close contact with her, and are working to identify its source . The FBI has released a physical description of a male suspect, described as having an average build and an approximate height of 5-foot-9 or 5-foot-10 .
Ongoing Search Efforts
As of February 13, 2026, the search continues with several hundred detectives and agents assigned to the case . Law enforcement activity was reported late Friday night at a location approximately two miles from Guthrie’s home, and officers questioned a driver for hours at a nearby Culver’s restaurant, though no arrests were made . The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is collaborating with the FBI on the investigation.
Community Support
The Tucson community has shown strong support for the Guthrie family, with residents displaying yellow ribbons and flowers near her home . A banner reading “Bring her home” has been displayed outside a local news station .
Authorities have stated there is no sign of death, but likewise no sign of life .