FBI Searches Arizona Home In Savannah Guthrie Case

In the shadow of Arizona’s Santa Catalina Mountains, a quiet, sun-soaked community has been shaken by the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. The case, which began as a missing person report, has rapidly escalated into a criminal investigation, drawing national attention and mobilizing law enforcement agencies, neighbors, and even the global NBC network.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her home in the secluded Catalina Foothills area near Tucson on Saturday night, January 31, 2026. The following day, when she failed to appear for family plans, her absence was reported to authorities. According to the Arizona Republic, Nancy’s daughter Annie Guthrie was the last family member to see her, having brought her home after a dinner out that evening.

The sense of urgency was unmistakable as FBI agents and local sheriffs descended on Annie Guthrie’s Tucson home on Tuesday afternoon, February 3, 2026. The officials, joined by Savannah Guthrie herself, held a tense two-hour meeting, then left without comment. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to Page Six that the investigation was focused on the possibility that Nancy had been “taken from the home against her will, possibly in the middle of the night.”

That chilling theory gained traction after NewsNation released footage showing what appeared to be a blood trail outside Nancy’s desert home—dark splatters marked the brown tiles leading to her front door, raising the specter of violence. Sheriff Chris Nanos, a veteran of 50 years, told CNN that “something they told me about that scene made me believe there is more than just a missing person.” He added, “This is an elderly woman in her mid-80s who suffers from ailments… she couldn’t go 50 yards.”

The sheriff’s gut feeling was echoed by the facts on the ground. Nancy, who lived alone in a sprawling, cactus-dotted neighborhood known for its tranquility, was not physically capable of wandering off. Her home, now treated as a crime scene, was combed by homicide detectives, ground crews, dog teams, drones, and aircraft. Neighbors were asked to review surveillance footage and scour the brush for any sign of disturbance. “We’ve all been looking and being aware and reviewing the ring cameras,” neighbor Jeff Lamie told CNN. “Unfortunately, thus far we can’t provide any assistance in that regard.”

The Guthrie family, long rooted in Tucson, has been thrust into the spotlight in a way none of them could have imagined. Nancy, a single mother since the sudden death of her husband Charles Guthrie in 1988, raised Savannah, Annie, and their brother Camron with a fierce devotion. Savannah, who was just 16 when her father died, has often spoken of her mother’s resilience and integrity. On her 80th birthday, Savannah paid tribute: “She has met unthinkable challenges in her life with grit, without self-pity, with determination, and always, always with unshakeable faith.”

That strength is being tested now. As news of Nancy’s disappearance spread, Savannah’s church community, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, rallied in prayer for her safe return. “We are praying for mercy. We are praying for her safe return. We are praying for her family,” the church said in a statement to KTVB. The Today show host’s colleagues also mobilized, sharing the Pima County Sheriff’s Department’s tip line across television and social media.

For Savannah, the timing could not have been worse. She was scheduled to fly to Italy on Monday to anchor NBC’s coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Instead, she found herself racing to Tucson, her plans upended by what an NBC producer described as “the worst phone call of her life.” According to CNN, Savannah’s security team has been in constant contact with law enforcement since the crisis began.

The investigation has uncovered a series of troubling details. Annie Guthrie, who reportedly brought Nancy home from dinner Saturday night, has been fully cooperative with authorities. The family’s support for one another has been unwavering, with Sheriff Nanos telling Us Weekly that “they’re leaning on each other” and have been “very cooperative with us and everything we’re doing.” Michael Feldman, Savannah’s husband, told Page Six on Tuesday morning, “I don’t have anything new to report” and admitted he feels “mostly unhelpful” as the family waits for answers.

As the days pass, the sense of shock in the Catalina Foothills has deepened. The community, home to around 53,000 people with a median age of 56, is not accustomed to crime scene investigations and abduction fears. “People feel unsettled, I would not say fearful, but obviously, this is shocking,” neighbor Lamie reflected. The neighborhood, known for its gentle pace and wide-open spaces, has rallied together, but so far, the search has yielded few public leads.

The Guthrie family’s story is one of resilience, but also of deep roots in the Arizona desert. Savannah was born in Australia, where her father worked as a mining engineer, but the family moved to Tucson when she was just two. After Charles Guthrie’s sudden passing, the siblings formed a pact to ensure their mother was never alone, taking turns staying with her on weekends. “That was just something we did together as sisters,” Savannah has said.

Now, as law enforcement continues to investigate every angle—from possible abduction to foul play—the family and their supporters are left waiting, hoping for a breakthrough. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has urged anyone with information or surveillance footage to come forward, and the reward for information has grown as the national spotlight intensifies.

For Nancy Guthrie, described by her daughter as someone who “loves us, her family, fiercely, and her selflessness and sacrifice for us, her steadfastness and her unmovable confidence is the reason any of us grew up to do anything,” the outpouring of support is a testament to the impact she’s had on those around her. As the search continues, the Guthrie family, their neighbors, and viewers across the country remain united in hope for Nancy’s safe return, even as the desert’s peaceful stillness is broken by uncertainty and fear.