Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, Nancy Guthrie, Remains Missing: A Timeline of the Kidnapping and Ongoing Search

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, continues to captivate the nation as the search enters its third week. Authorities are investigating the case as a kidnapping, and while hope remains, the investigation has revealed a complex and challenging situation.

Timeline of Events

• January 31, 2026: Nancy Guthrie took an Uber to her daughter’s home for dinner, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos [1].
• January 31, 2026 (9:48 p.m.): Nancy Guthrie was dropped off at her home by her family [1]. Her garage door opened at approximately 9:48 p.m. And closed at 9:50 p.m.
• February 1, 2026: Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted in her sleep early Sunday morning [1].
• February 1, 2026 (1:47 a.m.): Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera disconnected [1].
• February 1, 2026 (2:12 a.m.): The camera software detected a person on camera, but no video is available due to a lack of subscription [1].
• February 1, 2026 (2:28 a.m.): Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnected from her phone [1].
• February 1, 2026 (Approximately 11 a.m.): A member of Nancy Guthrie’s church called the family when she did not attend services [1].
• February 1, 2026 (11:56 a.m.): Relatives discovered Nancy Guthrie missing when they went to her home [1].
• February 1, 2026 (12:03 p.m.): The family called 911 [1].
• February 12, 2026: The FBI released photos of a black backpack and a person described as a male approximately 5’9″ – 5’10” tall, with an average build, as part of the investigation [1]. The image was initially shared two days prior from doorbell camera footage.
• February 12, 2026: The FBI announced the reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s location and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance was doubled to $100,000 [1].
• February 13, 2026: Law enforcement continues to pursue new leads in the case [1].

Savannah Guthrie’s Plea and Public Response

Savannah Guthrie and her brothers have made multiple public appeals for information regarding their mother’s whereabouts. On February 9th, Guthrie asked anyone with information to contact authorities [1]. Recently, Guthrie addressed the alleged kidnapper directly, stating, “It’s been two weeks since our mother was taken away and I just wanted to say that we still have hope… we believe and I want to say to anyone who has hope or knows where she is that it is never too late and you are not lost or alone and it is never too late to do the right thing.”

The public has responded with an outpouring of support, with authorities reporting over 18,000 calls with possible information and the FBI collecting more than 13,000 tips since February 1st [1].

The Investigation Continues

Despite the significant number of leads, the search for Nancy Guthrie remains ongoing. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos cautioned that the search could take years, stating, “Maybe it will be within an hour, maybe it will be weeks, months or years. But we will not give up. We are going to find Nancy. We are going to find this man.” [1]. Nancy Guthrie lived alone in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona [1].

Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520-351-4900), or 88-CRIME.