Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Remains Missing & Home Is Being Treated as a ‘Crime Scene’

UPDATE (Monday, 2/2/2026, 12:05 p.m.): Officials gave an update about Today host Savannah Guthrie’s mother on the morning of February 2 in a new press conference. Twenty-four hours after Nancy Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos revealed that the 84-year-old’s home is being treated as a crime scene.

“We saw some things at the home that were concerning to us,” he shared. “We believe now, after we process that crime scene, that we do in fact have a crime scene, that we do in fact have a crime, and we’re asking for the community’s help.”

He continued, “I think I told you she is very limited in her mobility. We know she didn’t just walk out of there. That we know. There are other things at the site that indicate she did not leave on her own. We know that.”

UPDATE (Monday, 2/2/2026, 9:57 a.m.): Savannah Guthrie did not appear on the Monday, February 2, episode of Today while dealing with the news that her mom, Nancy Guthrie, is missing in Arizona. Her cohost, Craig Melvin, confirmed the story, telling viewers, “We want to get right to what is a deeply personal story for us, Nancy Guthrie, Savannah’s beloved mother, has been reported missing in Arizona.”

Guthrie also released a statement to share with viewers amid her absence. “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 Department at 520-351-4900.”

ORIGINAL STORY: Today Show host Savannah Guthrie is dealing with a family emergency, as her mom, Nancy Guthrie, has been reported missing. Nancy, who is 84 years old, was last seen at her home in the Tucson, Arizona, area on the evening of Saturday, January 31, between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m.

Nancy was reported missing by a family member, who called 911 around 12 p.m. on Sunday, February 1. She is described as 5’5″ and 150 lbs. with brown hair and blue eyes.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department held a press briefing and noted that “disturbing or concerning circumstances were found at the home,” which has prompted “homicide detectives to assist in the investigation,” according to TMZ. Authorities made it clear that this is currently a “search and rescue operation,” but noted that “investigators are not ruling out foul play.”

Sheriff Chris Nanos said that Nancy has “no cognitive issues. She’s very alert, she’s of good, sound mind.” However, he noted that she is “not in good physical health,” and said that the scene at her home was “very concerning.”

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So far, Savannah has not publicly commented on the situation. She has not made her own solo post on Instagram since January 27 when she wished Today costar Al Roker a happy birthday.

Savanah missed hosting the first several weeks of the Today Show in 2026 after undergoing vocal surgery in early January. After making a few virtual appearances during her absence, she returned to her regular position in the studio on January 26. It’s unclear whether she will be present for the Monday, February 2, show amid her latest family struggles.

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Savannah’s father, Charles, died when she was just 16 years old. He was 49 when he died after suffering a heart attack. Meanwhile, the journalist has maintained a close relationship with her mother.

In 2020, she wrote a sweet tribute to Nancy for her 78th birthday. “Happy birthday to a mother like no other,” Savannah gushed. “My mom Nancy is my heart and my everything and my model for what a mother should be. Thank you, God, for her 78 beautiful years! Happy birthday, mama!!!”

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