Chris Nanos

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Chris Nanos is the Pima County Sheriff leading the investigation into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie.

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Chris Nanos is the Pima County Sheriff for Pima County, Arizona. He is currently the leading figure in the investigation into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie. The case has garnered significant media attention due to the victim's connection to a prominent news anchor. Nanos has been providing updates on the investigation, including confirming that Nancy Guthrie's family has been cleared as suspects, and that DNA found on a glove near Guthrie's home did not yield any database matches. He has also addressed accusations of withholding evidence from the FBI. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities analyzing a ransom note and working with Walmart to identify a suspect's backpack. A man detained for questioning was later released. The FBI has released a description of the suspect.
Last updated: March 18, 2026