The Nancy Guthrie Investigation

The news of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has struck the Catalina Foothills with a “heartbreaking” intensity. Nancy, the mother of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her residence near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 31. To have such a “vibrant spirit”—described by family as “sharp as a tack” but physically limited in her mobility—vanish from her home is a reality that has left her loved ones and the community searching for answers in the midst of “indescribable” worry.

Sheriff Chris Nanos has officially declared Nancy’s home a “crime scene,” stating that evidence found at the residence suggests she did not leave on her own. “We believe she was taken out of the home against her will,” the Sheriff remarked, escalating the case from a search-and-rescue mission to a criminal investigation. Nancy is considered a “vulnerable adult” due to physical ailments that make it impossible for her to walk more than 50 yards. The urgency of the search is heightened by her need for daily medication, which authorities warn could be fatal if not administered within 24 hours.

A “Vibrant Heart” and Cherished Mother

Nancy Guthrie’s life has been a testament to “vibrant beauty” and a “gentle spirit.” Those who have the “privilege of knowing her” describe a woman with a “bright heart” and a “selfless” nature. She has been a “beacon of light” for her daughter, Savannah, and her entire family, remaining a source of “meaning and warmth” in their lives. As homicide detectives and search teams utilize drones, helicopters, and canine units to comb the desert and local area, the “vibrant and beautiful” hope for her safe return remains the community’s primary focus.

The “outpouring of support” and the prayers from across the country are a direct reflection of the love Nancy has sowed throughout her life. Savannah Guthrie, who is currently in Arizona to assist with the search, released a statement saying, “Our focus remains on the safe return of our dear Nancy.” The family’s “unwavering spirit” in the face of this “profoundly sad” ordeal is supported by a community that remembers Nancy for her “vibrant spirit” and her “meaning and warmth.”

How You Can Help the Guthrie Family

As the Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to navigate this “heartbreaking situation,” they are calling on the public for assistance. If you live in the Catalina Foothills area, please check your home security footage from Saturday night and Sunday morning. Even “small details” or the sight of an unfamiliar vehicle could provide the “bright light” needed to solve this case.

Nancy Guthrie Description:

• Height: 5 feet 5 inches

• Weight: Approximately 150 pounds

• Appearance: Brown hair and blue eyes

• Health: Mentally alert but physically limited mobility; requires vital daily medication.

We extend our deepest thoughts and prayers to the Guthrie family. We remain hopeful that Nancy’s story will see a “vibrant and beautiful” resolution and that she will be returned safely to the “meaning and warmth” of her home.