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Savannah Guthrie's Mother Vanishes Amidst Search
15 Feb
Summary
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Arizona home on January 31, 2026.
- Resurfaced posts show her minor concerns about package theft.
- Authorities state the search timeline for her is uncertain.
An urgent nationwide search is underway for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC's Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. She was reported missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on January 31, 2026. Authorities are working to reconstruct the events leading up to her disappearance.
In the wake of her vanishing, Nancy Guthrie's previous posts on the neighborhood platform Nextdoor have resurfaced. These posts offer a glimpse into her life, primarily detailing mundane neighborhood communications, gardening, and wildlife sightings. One post from December 28, 2025, mentioned a stolen package, and another inquired about doorbell cameras, initially for observing wildlife.
Nancy Guthrie is described as mentally sharp and deeply devoted, a respected Bible teacher and author who focused on helping others cope with grief. She lived alone and managed health conditions requiring daily medication. The Pima County Sheriff has indicated that the timeline for finding her is highly uncertain, potentially ranging from an hour to years, as the extensive search continues.
