Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother’s home in first sighting there since disappearance

Savannah Guthrie, host of NewsFeedNBC, has made a public appeal on Instagram for the safe return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old woman disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Guthrie addressed the appeal to whoever abducted her mother, stating that "it is never too late to do the right thing." The search for Nancy Guthrie has been ongoing for three weeks as of February 16, 2026. The motive for the abduction remains unknown.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that Nancy Guthrie's family is not suspected in her kidnapping, which occurred near Tucson, Arizona. The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie was last seen on January 31st after being dropped off at her home. Authorities believe she was taken against her will due to her limited mobility. Investigators have obtained a DNA sample from a glove found near Guthrie's home, potentially matching a masked prowler seen in doorbell camera footage prior to the abduction. The sheriff emphasized the family's cooperation and described them as victims in the ongoing investigation.

A week after Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing in Arizona, an investigation into her apparent kidnapping is underway. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has assigned several hundred detectives and agents to the expanding investigation. FBI agents have been searching for clues at Guthrie's Tucson-area home. The search includes the surrounding desert vegetation. The community is showing support with flowers, banners, and yellow ribbons displayed around Guthrie's home and local news station. Surveillance footage from Guthrie's home the night she went missing is being reviewed by investigators.

The FBI announced on Sunday that DNA recovered from a glove found near Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home appears to match gloves worn by a masked individual seen on surveillance footage the night she disappeared. Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing earlier in February 2026. The glove was discovered approximately two miles from Guthrie's residence. The Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI are collaborating on the investigation. Surveillance footage from Guthrie's home captured the masked person outside her front door on the night of her disappearance.

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, who was last seen at her Tucson, Arizona home on January 31st. Blood was found on her front porch, and ransom notes were sent to news outlets. The FBI has identified a masked person recorded on Guthrie's porch camera the morning of her disappearance as a suspect. A glove containing DNA was found two miles from Guthrie's home and preliminary FBI testing suggests it matches gloves worn by the suspect in the surveillance footage. Official confirmation of the DNA match is pending.

The investigation into the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has stalled after DNA found on a glove near her home yielded no matches in the FBI's database. The glove, resembling one seen in surveillance footage of the abduction, contained unknown male DNA. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed the negative results, adding that the DNA also didn't match samples from Guthrie's home. Authorities are now considering entering the DNA into a commercial genealogy database as the investigation enters its third week. Guthrie's daughter, TV anchor Savannah Guthrie, has publicly appealed for her mother's safe return. Donald Trump has also commented on the case, advocating for the death penalty if Guthrie is found to have been killed.

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, is under investigation in the Tucson, Arizona area. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI are involved, with hundreds of detectives and agents assigned to the case. Authorities released surveillance images showing a masked person on Guthrie's porch the night she went missing and detained someone for questioning. A court-authorized search was also conducted in Rio Rico. Agents have been canvassing neighborhoods and searching the area around Guthrie's home for clues.

Law enforcement sealed off a road near the Arizona home of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, as part of the ongoing investigation into her disappearance. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on February 1st in the Tucson area. The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed the activity was related to the case, but the FBI requested no further information be released. Authorities are concerned for Guthrie's health, as she requires daily medication and has pre-existing heart conditions. Investigators have processed thousands of tips, studied surveillance video showing an armed person at her doorstep the night of the abduction, and analyzed DNA evidence.

The FBI released surveillance images of a masked individual on Nancy Guthrie's porch the night she disappeared, over a week into the search. The images, recovered from residual data, show the person appearing to tamper with a camera at Guthrie's front door. The individual, wearing a backpack, long sleeves, and pants, is seen attempting to conceal the camera with a glove and plants. Law enforcement has not identified any suspects or persons of interest in the case. The FBI is seeking public assistance in identifying the masked person seen at Guthrie's home. The doorbell camera at the home was found to be disconnected early Sunday morning.

In February 2026, the FBI released images of a suspect related to the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Guthrie, the mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her home on January 31st. The FBI's release of the video footage prompted police to question a man in connection with the case. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and the suspect's potential involvement. The incident occurred in Guthrie's home in the United States.

A man detained in Arizona for questioning in connection to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, was released on Wednesday after being questioned for several hours. The Pima County Sheriff's Department had detained the man, identified as Carlos Palazuelos, during a traffic stop in Rio Rico, near the Mexican border, and conducted a court-authorized search in the area. This development occurred nine days after Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson-area home on February 1st. The FBI also released previously inaccessible images and video from Guthrie's doorbell camera showing a masked individual at her doorstep on the morning of her disappearance. The investigation is ongoing.

Investigators are searching for Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her Arizona home over a week ago. On Tuesday, the FBI released surveillance footage showing a masked person with what appeared to be a handgun holster on Guthrie's porch the night she went missing. Authorities detained a person for questioning related to Guthrie's kidnapping. A court-authorized search was also conducted at a location in Rio Rico, Arizona, about an hour south of Tucson. FBI agents were seen going door-to-door in Guthrie's neighborhood, speaking with residents as the search continues.