Latest Updates on the Search for Nancy Guthrie - Monday 2/9/2026

The latest updates on the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC's Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, indicate that the investigation remains active as it enters its second week (now around day 9 as of February 9, 2026).

Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026, from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona, after failing to attend church. Authorities believe she was taken against her will in the early morning hours of February 1, with evidence including:

• A disconnected doorbell camera around 1:47 a.m.

• Her pacemaker disconnecting from her phone around 2:28 a.m.

• Signs of forced entry and blood splatters confirmed via DNA to be hers.

The case has shifted to a criminal investigation involving the Pima County Sheriff's Office and the FBI. Key developments include:

• No suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests related to the main abduction (though one person was arrested for sending a fake ransom note).

• Multiple ransom communications have been received, including a purported note demanding $6 million in Bitcoin, with deadlines (one passed, and a second reportedly set for 5 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026). The family, including Savannah Guthrie, has publicly stated in video pleas that "we will pay" for her safe return.

• Investigators are actively analyzing these messages for authenticity, with concerns about her health (she requires daily medication and has a pacemaker, now without access for over a week).

• Recent search activities (as of February 8, 2026): Law enforcement returned to her home, searched a septic tank and manhole on the property, and visited the home of her daughter Annie (about 4 miles away). They also towed her car and seized other evidence like a camera.

• The FBI offers a $50,000 reward for information leading to her return or arrests.

• Officials express belief she may still be alive, describing it as a "race for her life" due to her medical needs, with no proof of life provided by any claimants.

The investigation continues with no resolution yet, and authorities urge the public to provide tips. Prayers and support continue from her church community and beyond. For the most current details, check sources like CNN, NBC News, or the Pima County Sheriff's Office updates. 17GEN4.com