What to know about Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping and the race to find her

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year]February 7, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped in Tucson, Arizona. The kidnapping occurred sometime before Thursday, February 5, 2026, when news outlets began reporting on it. Authorities are currently searching for her, and the family has publicly pleaded for the abductor to make contact. Sheriff Chris Nanos stated he is unaware of any communication between the abductor and the FBI or Nancy Guthrie's children. The disappearance has garnered significant media attention, with reporters present in the Tucson neighborhood where Nancy Guthrie lives. The motive for the kidnapping remains unknown.

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Ty ONeil 30% NBCUniversal 35% New York 40% FBI 60% Ariz. ×360% Chris Nanos 70% Tucson ×475% Savannah Guthrie ×580% Nancy Guthrie ×995%

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