Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Remains Missing, Believe She Was ‘Forcily Taken’ In The Middle Of The Night

UPDATED 2/3/2025 9:55AM EST

According to the Los Angeles Times, blood was found inside the home of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Law enforcement is pleading for her captor to release her. “Just call us. Let her go. Just call us. The family will tell you, there’s no questions asked here,” says  Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.

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The news surrounding Savannah Guthrie has shaken viewers who have welcomed her into their homes for decades. This time, the story unfolding is not one she is reporting but one she is living through alongside her family. Her mother’s sudden disappearance has left loved ones and the public hoping for clarity and answers.

According to reporting from CNN, the case moved quickly from concern to alarm. What began as a missed church appearance soon revealed troubling signs inside an Arizona home. With each passing hour, the situation has drawn wider attention and deepened worry for Savannah Guthrie and those closest to her.

Savannah Guthrie Faces a Disturbing Family Crisis

Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, was last seen late Saturday night near her home in the Catalina Foothills area outside Tucson. When she did not appear at church the following morning, a church member contacted the family. Relatives went to her home and immediately sensed something was wrong.

BREAKING🚨: Pima County, AZ Sheriff Chris Nanos says he does NOT believe NBC’s Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, left her home on her own.

“We do in fact have a crime scene… we do in fact have a crime.”

“She did not leave on her own.”

Prayers for her… pic.twitter.com/nnj8XDgz4p

— Officer Lew (@officer_Lew) February 2, 2026

 

Investigators soon confirmed those fears. Evidence at the scene suggested someone removed her from the home during the night. As one sheriff told CNN, “I’ve been doing this for 50 years. I have a gut feeling.” That assessment led authorities to treat the residence as a crime scene and involve homicide detectives.

Why the Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mom Is Urgent

The search for Guthrie’s missing mom carries added urgency because of serious health concerns. Officials say Nancy Guthrie has mobility challenges and relies on daily medication to maintain her health. Family members told investigators that missing those medications for more than a day could place her in danger.

Law enforcement has mobilized extensive resources. Officers, federal agents, search teams, dogs, and aircraft continue working the case. Investigators are reviewing security footage and tracking cell phone data while following tips from the public. Savannah Guthrie has thanked supporters and urged anyone with information to come forward, as her family waits and hopes for her mother’s safe return.