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Latest on disappearance of 'Today' host's mother
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos spoke at a news conference on Feb. 2 to discuss the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie. "We do in fact have a crime scene, we do in fact have a crime," Nanos said.
CATALINA FOOTHILLS, Ariz. - The mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie has been reported missing in southern Arizona, and authorities say her disappearance is being investigated as a crime.
What we know:
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on the evening of Jan. 31 at her home near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue outside of Tucson, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said. She was reported missing the following day after her family members were notified that she hadn't shown up for church.
"Family went to her residence in Tucson, AZ and Nancy was not in the home," the Arizona Department of Public Safety said in a statement. "All her personal belongings, to include her wallet, cell phone and vehicle were still there, but she was nowhere to be found."
It's unknown what clothing Guthrie was wearing. She's described as being 5'5", weighing 150 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes.
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Mother of Today show host missing near Tucson
The mother of a national television host has been reported missing in southern Arizona. Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Catalina Foothills home on Jan. 31. Nancy is the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
‘We do in fact have a crime’
What they're saying:
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said during a Sunday news conference that "concerning circumstances were found," which has led to homicide detectives investigating the case.
"It's not standard. Typically, our homicide team comes out when we have a homicide, a body," he said.
In an update on Monday, Sheriff Nanos said there is evidence of a crime.
"We do in fact have a crime scene, we do in fact have a crime," he said.
Guthrie is not known to have any illnesses, but authorities are concerned about her physical health, due to limited mobility. Nanos said that she does not have her medication that she needs daily.
Dig deeper:
Guthrie is the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
"On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support," Savannah Guthrie wrote in a statement. "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 Department at (520) 351-4900."
Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie on Thursday, June 15, 2023. (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)
What's next:
The sheriff's department has enlisted the help of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the search, and the FBI is aware of the investigation.
Search and rescue teams combed the area of Guthrie's home by air and ground during the overnight hours.
What you can do:
Anyone with information on Guthrie's whereabouts should dial 911.
Map of area where Guthrie was last seen
The Source: Information for this story was gathered from the Pima County Sheriff's Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and a statement from Savannah Guthrie that was posted to the "Today" show's website on Feb. 2, 2026.