Nancy Guthrie case update: Savannah Guthrie’s family is ‘leaning on one another’ as the investigation grows intense

It’s now been three weeks since Nancy Guthrie disappeared, and her family still hasn’t gotten any answers. Nancy, who’s 84 and the mother of Today’s co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026. The search hasn’t let up. Everyone’s exhausted and scared, but the family’s sticking together, holding on to each other while investigators dig through a tough, emotional case.

Guthrie family: What’s happening?

According to PEOPLE, a family friend says that Savannah is shattered, as her mom was taken from her own home. It’s been a nightmare for the three siblings and the entire family. The Guthries are doing everything they can to support each other, hoping for a break, and asking the public to help however they can.




“This has been an incredibly emotional and stressful time for her and her family. They’re leaning on one another for support while hoping for answers," reported the outlet. They continue to support each other while urging the public to help find Nancy.

Savannah hasn’t appeared on the 'Today' show since her mom disappeared. She’s in Arizona, focused completely on her family and the search. In her absence, Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin have taken over hosting duties.

Savannah and her siblings keep reaching out on social media, sharing raw, direct video messages. Sometimes, they speak straight to whoever took their mom, begging them to let Nancy go and do the right thing. The videos show just how desperate and vulnerable they feel. They’re practically pleading with anyone who knows something to come forward.

The investigation, so far

Since Nancy went missing, several so-called ransom notes have shown up at different media outlets. One note demanded payment in bitcoin for the name of whoever took Nancy. Police haven’t confirmed if these notes are real, and they’ve only made the case murkier.

The Guthrie family has even said they’re willing to pay if it means getting Nancy back safe, proof of how terrified and determined they are.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI are both on the case. Sheriff Chris Nanos put out a statement clearing all Guthrie family members — siblings, spouses, everyone. He said they’ve helped investigators from the start and that they’re victims themselves.

Detectives are chasing every possible lead: going through forensics, checking surveillance videos, and following up on public tips. They did find a glove close to Nancy’s house that could be connected to the suspect, but so far, there has been no DNA match in the national database.

The FBI has offered a USD 100,000 reward for information leading to Nancy’s safe return or an arrest. It’s a huge amount, and it shows just how seriously everyone’s taking this and how much they need the public’s help.

No one’s been arrested yet, and there are still so many unanswered questions: why this happened, where Nancy is, and who’s responsible. Police haven’t given up, and neither has the family. Meanwhile, Savannah’s public statements and the family’s video appeals continue to strike a chord with people all over the world.