A quiet Saturday in Arizona turned into a crisis when 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson home. What began as concern after she missed Sunday church quickly became a criminal investigation. For Savannah Guthrie, longtime co-anchor of Today, February 2026 is now marked by fear and uncertainty about her own family.

Tucson authorities confirmed the home is being treated as a crime scene. Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators found “signs of forced entry” and “what appeared to be a blood trail leading away from the front entrance.” Those discoveries shifted the case from a missing persons report to a suspected abduction and brought in federal assistance.

Concerns are heightened by Nancy’s health. Family members say she depends on daily medication and has limited mobility, making it unlikely she left voluntarily. Reports of a ransom note sent to a local news outlet added new alarm. The message reportedly contained detailed information about Nancy and her property, raising fears that whoever is responsible had direct access to the home.

Savannah’s sister, Annie Guthrie, and Annie’s husband, Tommaso Cioni, were recently seen in Tucson for the first time since the disappearance. Cioni was the last known person to see Nancy, dropping her off after a family dinner. Still, Sheriff Nanos stressed that the family has been cooperative, and authorities have not named any relatives as suspects.

The impact has reached beyond Arizona. Savannah has stepped away from NBC and canceled plans to help cover the Winter Olympics in Italy. Her husband, Michael Feldman, said there are no new developments and asked for privacy. Meanwhile, law enforcement — including the FBI — continues an intensive search, calling the case complex and urging patience as the investigation moves forward.