Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old resident of Catalina Foothills, Arizona, was reported missing on February 1, 2026, in a case that authorities are treating as a possible abduction. Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her home on the evening of January 31, 2026. Concerns were raised the following day when she failed to attend her regular church service, prompting family members to report her disappearance. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has stated that evidence found at her residence indicates she did not leave voluntarily and they are investigating the case as a crime.Investigators with the Pima County Sheriff's Department have described the circumstances of Guthrie's disappearance as suspicious. Evidence discovered at her home, including bloodstains that were later confirmed to be hers through DNA testing, has led authorities to believe she was taken against her will. Sheriff Chris Nanos has stated that Guthrie has limited mobility and would not have been able to walk far from her home on her own. She is also in urgent need of daily medication for a heart condition and has a pacemaker. Authorities have emphasized that Guthrie is of sound mind and her disappearance is not related to any cognitive issues.The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is being led by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The search has transitioned from a local search and rescue effort to a criminal investigation, with law enforcement urging the public to come forward with any information. The case has garnered national attention, and the Guthrie family has released emotional video pleas for her safe return. The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or the arrest and conviction of those involved in her disappearance. Media outlets have reported on alleged ransom notes, which are being investigated by authorities.Script by Ben Jenum