Authorities are investigating Savannah Guthrie’s mother’s abduction: What we know

Published February 4, 2026 2:07pm ET



The search for Today co-host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother has stretched into its fifth day, as investigators hunt for clues that explain the elderly woman’s sudden disappearance. 

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing from her Arizona home on Sunday, sparking national scrutiny and an FBI investigation. No suspect or person of interest has yet been identified in connection with the case, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Wednesday. President Donald Trump weighed in on the apparent abduction Wednesday evening, saying he called Savannah and directed “ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and Local Law Enforcement’s, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY.” Attorney General Pam Bondi also gave Savannah a phone call on Wednesday, while FBI Director Kash Patel, who is heading to Arizona, is “devoting all resources possible” to assist with search efforts, according to Axios

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