A quiet evening in Tucson, Arizona, turned into a national emergency when 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home. Concern first arose when she failed to attend Sunday church, but the situation quickly escalated. For Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, February 2026 has become marked by personal uncertainty rather than the headlines she usually reports. Tucson authorities confirmed that Nancy’s home is now being treated as a crime scene. Sheriff Chris Nanos stated investigators found signs of forced entry and what appeared to be a blood trail leading from the front entrance.

The case has since shifted from a missing persons report to a suspected abduction, prompting FBI involvement and expanding the search. Family members say Nancy 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 have further intensified concerns.

The message allegedly contained specific details about Nancy and her property. Savannah’s sister, Annie Guthrie, and her husband, Tommaso Cioni, were recently seen in Tucson for the first time since the disappearance. Cioni has been identified as the last person to see Nancy after dropping her home from a family dinner.

Authorities say the family has been cooperative and are not considered suspects. Savannah has stepped away from NBC duties as the investigation continues. With federal agents assisting local authorities, the search remains active as loved ones hold onto hope for answers.