Search Intensifies for Nancy Guthrie, Mother of Savannah Guthrie, Six Weeks After Disappearance

The family of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC News journalist Savannah Guthrie, has renewed its plea for public assistance as the search for her enters its seventh week. The family is urging residents of Tucson, Arizona, not to forget her case, believing someone in the community “holds the key to finding resolution.”

Ongoing Investigation and Family Appeal

Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC’s Today show, along with her siblings Annie and Camron, issued a statement coinciding with a special report on local television station KVOA. The family expressed gratitude for the “outpouring from neighbors, friends and the people of Tucson,” adding, “We are all family now.” [CBS News]

Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home near Tucson on January 31, 2026, and reported missing on February 1, 2026, after failing to attend church. [Wikipedia] Authorities believe she was taken against her will. [AP News]

Key Timelines and Evidence

The family has asked the public to focus on the periods between January 31 and February 1, as well as the evening of January 11, requesting that individuals review any security footage, journal notes, text messages, or recollections from those times. They emphasize that “no detail is too minor.” [CBS News]

Investigators have found bloodstains confirmed to be Nancy Guthrie’s on her porch, leading authorities to believe she was the victim of a targeted crime. [AP News]

Rewards and Ongoing Efforts

The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery, while the FBI is offering a separate reward of $50,000. [AP News] The FBI previously released images and video from a doorbell camera showing an armed and masked individual on the property around the time of her disappearance. [AP News]

Despite these efforts, as of March 17, 2026, law enforcement has stated that Nancy Guthrie’s condition and whereabouts remain unknown. [Wikipedia]

Family Statement

In their statement, the family expressed their profound grief and uncertainty, stating, “We miss our mom with every breath and we cannot be in peace until she is home. We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder.” They reiterated their focus on finding Nancy and celebrating her life, but acknowledged the need for closure. [CBS News]