Savannah Guthrie’s 84‑year‑old mother, Nancy, is still missing in Arizona, and investigators now say they believe she was abducted from her home outside Tucson. Authorities and Guthrie’s family have shared key details of the case in an ongoing timeline from ABC News.
Nancy was last seen on the night of January 31, when family members dropped her at her house after dinner; by the next morning, church friends raised the alarm when she didn’t show up to Sunday services. Deputies later found her car, wallet and phone still at the property, but she was gone, along with a small overnight bag and some clothing.
Investigators say signs at the home suggest a possible struggle, and the FBI and Border Patrol have joined the search while officials examine several supposed ransom letters that may be hoaxes. Search teams are using dogs, drones and helicopters to comb desert and residential areas, and neighbors have been asked to turn over any home‑security footage from the night of her disappearance.
Guthrie has remained on air at Today while flying back and forth to Arizona, and this week released an emotional video pleading for “proof of life” and safe return, saying her mother’s daily medication is “not optional” and that missing doses could be life‑threatening. Family members say they will “not rest” until Nancy is found, as the case continues to grip national news and social media.
