ClosePolice have confirmed that there are no suspects so far in the search for Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s mom.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was first reported missing on Sunday morning with cops now believing that she vanished from her home at some point between Saturday evening and the early hours of the following day.
Speaking to reporters, Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that authorities had found traces of Nancy’s blood at her Tuscon, Arizona, home.
"The only DNA evidence we got back is on the porch," he said. "We saw the importance of that blood. It came back to Nancy."
He also warned Nancy’s potential kidnappers that the 84-year-old needs daily medication in order to survive.
"We also know that, this is day four or five, and we don't know that she's getting her medication,” he said. “That could, in itself, prove fatal."
His warning comes as the deadline on an alleged ransom note runs out, with the search dragging into its sixth day.
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What we know about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
- “Today” show star Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie, was last seen at her Arizona home Saturday night.
- The 84-year-old is “limited in mobility” but of “great sound mind,” according to local authorities. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Monday that he believes Nancy was abducted.
- Police are investigating a ransom letter sent to news outlets earlier this week. The letter lists a deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday, along with a second deadline next Monday, according to Heith Janke, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Phoenix office.
- The family has not received “proof of life,” and there has been “no contact” since the note was sent, Janke said.
- President Donald Trump said Wednesday night he spoke with Savannah and is “deploying all resources to get her mother home safely.”
Read moreKatie Hawkinson5 February 2026 19:33
Cops confirm blood found at Nancy's home belongs to her
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that blood found at Nancy’s home belongs to her, raising fears that she was forcefully removed from the address.
"The only DNA evidence we got back is on the porch," he said. "We saw the importance of that blood. It came back to Nancy."
Nancy’s whereabouts remain unknown.
Her Ring doorbell camera was removed, making it even harder for police to determine who – if anyone – tried to enter her home.
Owen Scott6 February 2026 08:15
Who might have abducted Nancy Guthrie?
As of Friday, police have yet to publicly identify any potential suspects in the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
“We’ve submitted all kinds of samples for DNA, and we've gotten some back, but nothing to indicate any suspects,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters Tuesday.
The sheriff said investigators have believed from the beginning that Guthrie was targeted, but they don’t know whether that was because her daughter is one of television’s most visible anchors.
Earlier this week, multiple media outlets including TMZ reported receiving ransom notes demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin for Guthrie’s return.
Police are still working to verify the authenticity of the ransom notes.
Mike Bedigan6 February 2026 08:00
Kash Patel ‘prepared to go’ on Nancy Guthrie search after Trump speaks with her daughter Savannah
FBI Director Kash Patel is poised to assist in the search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing for five days after disappearing from her home in unexplained circumstances.
Law enforcement believe the elderly woman, who has health conditions and requires daily medication, was taken against her will and have described her home as a crime scene.
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What is Nancy Guthrie's health and condition?
Nancy Guthrie is considered a “vulnerable adult” due to her age, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said at a press conference Monday, adding that she was “very limited in mobility.”
“We know she didn’t just walk out there, that we know,” the sheriff said, adding that her health challenges were only physical.
“Nancy Guthrie is of great sound and mind, this is not dementia-related. She is as sharp as a tack. Her family wants everybody to know, this is not somebody that just wandered off.”
She also takes medication that if she does not have in 24 hours “could be fatal,” Nanos said Monday.
Mike Bedigan6 February 2026 06:30
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Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping is latest abduction case to capture America's attention
The uncertainty surrounding Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping has captivated the American public, much like other famous abductions throughout U.S. history.
Here's a look at some of those cases, via The Associated Press:
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Recap: What happened to Savannah Guthrie’s mom?
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for nearly a week, and while authorities have no proof she’s alive, they are holding out hope that she’s “still out there.”
Here’s a recap of everything we know so far about her disappearance:
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Man accused of sending fake ransom note to Guthrie family to appear in court
Man accused of sending fake ransom note to Guthrie family following the disappearance of their mother will appear in federal court in Los Angeles Friday.
Derrick Callella has been charged with one count of intent to transmit a demand for ransom and one count of using a telecommunications device to anonymously abuse, threaten or harass a person.
He was arrested Thursday.
“The Department of Justice will protect victims and families at all costs, and grief profiteers will be held accountable,” said U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine following Callella’s arrest.
“This case came together in under 24 hours because of the coordinated work of the FBI, local law enforcement and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California.”
