Topline: Federal and local agents are entering a second week of searching for the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie.
Published: February 7, 2026 8:30 am ET
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Nancy Guthrie (via Instagram)
TUCSON, AZ — Authorities have intensified the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her Arizona home on Jan. 31.
Investigators returned to the 84-year-old’s neighborhood Feb. 6 to search for evidence as the case entered its second week. Guthrie was last seen at 9:48 p.m. on Jan. 31 when family members dropped her off after dinner, as per The Associated Press.
Relatives reported Guthrie missing the following day when she failed to attend church. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a news conference that investigators believe she was taken against her will from her home near Tucson.
According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI, investigators have collected several pieces of evidence, including:
• DNA-confirmed blood found on Guthrie’s front porch.
• Software data showing movement at the home minutes after a doorbell camera was disconnected.
• Multiple ransom notes delivered to media organizations demanding money and inferring deadlines.
• An email sent to KOLD-TV on Feb. 6 that is currently under federal review.
• References in the notes to specific household items, including a floodlight and an Apple watch.
According to MSN, the investigation has already led to one arrest involving fraudulent extortion attempts. On Feb. 5, authorities arrested Derrick Callella, 42, of Hawthorne, California, for allegedly sending spoofed ransom demands to the Guthrie family.
Prosecutors say Callella demanded Bitcoin payments but had no connection to the actual disappearance. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it is still searching for the primary suspects involved in the initial abduction.
Nanos told The Associated Press that investigators are still working with technology groups to access any available images from the residence. He said on Friday that retrieving such data is a technical challenge for his team because Guthrie did not have an active subscription to the recording service.
The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information. Heith Janke, the FBI chief in Phoenix, said agents are examining the legitimate ransom notes which set deadlines for Thursday, Feb. 5 and Monday, Feb. 9.
Health concerns for Guthrie are increasing. According to the sheriff’s dispatcher audio on People magazine, she has a pacemaker and requires daily medication for heart issues and high blood pressure.
Savannah Guthrie released a video message with her brother and sister directed at the captors. She requested proof that her mother is alive and asked the abductor to consider her mother’s medical needs.
She described her mother as a kind and clever woman. She said in the video that she and her siblings would not stop their search until they were reunited.
As per NBC News, President Donald Trump spoke with Savannah Guthrie on Feb. 4 and directed federal authorities to assist the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Trump told reporters on Air Force One Feb. 6 that the investigation was going well and that investigators have developed strong clues.
The Catalina Foothills Association, a local neighborhood group, has encouraged residents to cooperate with law enforcement. Neighbors have been sharing camera footage and allowing searches of their property.
As of Feb. 7, Guthrie remains missing. Authorities have not identified a suspect or motive, and the investigation remains active.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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TUCSON, AZ — Authorities have intensified the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her Arizona home on Jan. 31.
Investigators returned to the 84-year-old’s neighborhood Feb. 6 to search for evidence as the case entered its second week. Guthrie was last seen at 9:48 p.m. on Jan. 31 when family members dropped her off after dinner, as per The Associated Press.
Relatives reported Guthrie missing the following day when she failed to attend church. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a news conference that investigators believe she was taken against her will from her home near Tucson.
According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI, investigators have collected several pieces of evidence, including:
• DNA-confirmed blood found on Guthrie’s front porch.
• Software data showing movement at the home minutes after a doorbell camera was disconnected.
• Multiple ransom notes delivered to media organizations demanding money and inferring deadlines.
• An email sent to KOLD-TV on Feb. 6 that is currently under federal review.
• References in the notes to specific household items, including a floodlight and an Apple watch.
According to MSN, the investigation has already led to one arrest involving fraudulent extortion attempts. On Feb. 5, authorities arrested Derrick Callella, 42, of Hawthorne, California, for allegedly sending spoofed ransom demands to the Guthrie family.
Prosecutors say Callella demanded Bitcoin payments but had no connection to the actual disappearance. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it is still searching for the primary suspects involved in the initial abduction.
Nanos told The Associated Press that investigators are still working with technology groups to access any available images from the residence. He said on Friday that retrieving such data is a technical challenge for his team because Guthrie did not have an active subscription to the recording service.
The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information. Heith Janke, the FBI chief in Phoenix, said agents are examining the legitimate ransom notes which set deadlines for Thursday, Feb. 5 and Monday, Feb. 9.
Health concerns for Guthrie are increasing. According to the sheriff’s dispatcher audio on People magazine, she has a pacemaker and requires daily medication for heart issues and high blood pressure.
Savannah Guthrie released a video message with her brother and sister directed at the captors. She requested proof that her mother is alive and asked the abductor to consider her mother’s medical needs.
She described her mother as a kind and clever woman. She said in the video that she and her siblings would not stop their search until they were reunited.
As per NBC News, President Donald Trump spoke with Savannah Guthrie on Feb. 4 and directed federal authorities to assist the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Trump told reporters on Air Force One Feb. 6 that the investigation was going well and that investigators have developed strong clues.
The Catalina Foothills Association, a local neighborhood group, has encouraged residents to cooperate with law enforcement. Neighbors have been sharing camera footage and allowing searches of their property.
As of Feb. 7, Guthrie remains missing. Authorities have not identified a suspect or motive, and the investigation remains active.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Federal and local agents are entering a second week of searching for the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie.
By Kate Byrd
Published: February 7, 2026 8:30 am ET
Nancy Guthrie (via Instagram)
TUCSON, AZ — Authorities have intensified the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her Arizona home on Jan. 31.
Investigators returned to the 84-year-old’s neighborhood Feb. 6 to search for evidence as the case entered its second week. Guthrie was last seen at 9:48 p.m. on Jan. 31 when family members dropped her off after dinner, as per The Associated Press.
Relatives reported Guthrie missing the following day when she failed to attend church. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a news conference that investigators believe she was taken against her will from her home near Tucson.
According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI, investigators have collected several pieces of evidence, including:
• DNA-confirmed blood found on Guthrie’s front porch.
• Software data showing movement at the home minutes after a doorbell camera was disconnected.
• Multiple ransom notes delivered to media organizations demanding money and inferring deadlines.
• An email sent to KOLD-TV on Feb. 6 that is currently under federal review.
• References in the notes to specific household items, including a floodlight and an Apple watch.
According to MSN, the investigation has already led to one arrest involving fraudulent extortion attempts. On Feb. 5, authorities arrested Derrick Callella, 42, of Hawthorne, California, for allegedly sending spoofed ransom demands to the Guthrie family.
Prosecutors say Callella demanded Bitcoin payments but had no connection to the actual disappearance. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it is still searching for the primary suspects involved in the initial abduction.
Nanos told The Associated Press that investigators are still working with technology groups to access any available images from the residence. He said on Friday that retrieving such data is a technical challenge for his team because Guthrie did not have an active subscription to the recording service.
The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information. Heith Janke, the FBI chief in Phoenix, said agents are examining the legitimate ransom notes which set deadlines for Thursday, Feb. 5 and Monday, Feb. 9.
Health concerns for Guthrie are increasing. According to the sheriff’s dispatcher audio on People magazine, she has a pacemaker and requires daily medication for heart issues and high blood pressure.
Savannah Guthrie released a video message with her brother and sister directed at the captors. She requested proof that her mother is alive and asked the abductor to consider her mother’s medical needs.
She described her mother as a kind and clever woman. She said in the video that she and her siblings would not stop their search until they were reunited.
As per NBC News, President Donald Trump spoke with Savannah Guthrie on Feb. 4 and directed federal authorities to assist the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Trump told reporters on Air Force One Feb. 6 that the investigation was going well and that investigators have developed strong clues.
The Catalina Foothills Association, a local neighborhood group, has encouraged residents to cooperate with law enforcement. Neighbors have been sharing camera footage and allowing searches of their property.
As of Feb. 7, Guthrie remains missing. Authorities have not identified a suspect or motive, and the investigation remains active.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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