Where is Nancy Guthrie? Police give scary update on ‘Today’ host Savannah's mom after missing reports

Today show host Savannah Guthrie‘s mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been reported missing by authorities in Arizona

Updated on: Feb 2, 2026, 12:12:21 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Today show host Savannah Guthrie‘s mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been reported missing by authorities in Arizona. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department on Sunday announced in a press conference that the 84-year-old has not come home since Saturday night, and a massive search operation has been launched.

Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie, has been reported missing (X)

Where is Nancy Guthrie? Latest update

Officials said that Nancy was last seen in the Catalina Foothills area on Saturday night at approximately 9:45 PM local time. Local news outlet KOLD reported that Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said a family member reported her missing on Sunday. He added that foul play has not been ruled out at this time.

“Last seen: Evening of Jan. 31, 2026, at her residence near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue. Unknown what clothing she may be wearing,” the police notice read.

Who is Nancy Guthrie?

Police gave a brief description of Nancy Guthrie. She is 5-foot-5 and 150 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes. Savannah Guthrie's mother is believed to have some physical ailments. She does not have cognitive issues.

Savannah is yet to issue a statement. The Today host had previously spoken about the impact her mother has had on her life.

“When I was in my 30s, I really wished to be married and to be a mom, and things just did not happen that fast for me. And my mom’s confidence that I would be a mom — even as the years ticked by and ticked by and ticked by — meant so much to me. She said, ‘Of course you’ll be a mom, and you’re going to be a wonderful mom.’ And for her to have that confidence and faith was so meaningful to me. It got me through some really hard times," she said on the show.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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