Savannah Guthrie’s Mom’s Home Is ‘Crime Scene,’ Says Police: ‘She Did Not Leave on Her Own’

02 Feb 2026, 15:25 · Rolling Stone

Savannah Guthrie was absent from Today on Feb. 2 as she works with local authorities in Arizona to find her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen on Jan. 31. Nancy is 84 years old and considered a “missing vulnerable adult” due to her age, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

In her absence, Guthrie provided a statement that was shared by her co-anchors Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones. “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, and messages of support,” she said. “Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom. We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s office at 520-351-4900.”

In a news conference held on Feb. 1, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos provided further details about the case. “The scene at the house also has some concerns for us, as well,” Nanos told KVOA in Tucson. “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. Our homicide team is out right now looking at the scene as well.” Nanos explained to reporters that missing person reports of this kind come in often, but this one stood out specifically due to the description of the scene, which has not been shared with the public.

On Feb. 2, Nanos appeared at another news conference with updates on the search. “We do in fact have a crime scene,” he said, noting that there is reason to believe Nancy did not leave home on her own volition. “I need this community to step up and start giving us some calls.”

The missing person report shared by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department describes Nancy as being 5 feet 5 inches tall with a weight of 150 pounds, brown hair, and blue eyes. She was last seen near her residence near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue. Concerns about her well-being were raised after a member of her church contacted a family member when she didn’t show up for services.

Authorities do not know what she was wearing at the time she went missing, but noted that she is not in good physical health and requires daily medication. The Guthrie family reported to authorities that Nancy does not suffer from any cognitive issues. “This is not dementia related. She’s as sharp as a tack,” Nanos said. “The family wants everyone to know that this isn’t someone who just wandered off.”

Savannah Guthrie’s Mom’s Home Is ‘Crime Scene,’ Says Police: ‘She Did Not Leave on Her Own’

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