U.S. Authorities Intensify Search for 84-Year-Old Nancy Guthrie After Being Taken from Home

By Theodore Bunker
Thursday, February 5, 2026

FBI Director Kash Patel has indicated he may travel to Tucson as federal and local authorities work to locate Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who investigators believe was taken from her home over the weekend.

The FBI stated that Patel is “receiving personal updates from his team” on the case and noted that his potential travel to Tucson is unrelated to the investigation. The agency added that the trip had been discussed weeks ago but plans may change and they do not have additional comment at this time.

According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, Nancy Guthrie was reportedly taken from her Catalina Foothills home against her will, with no suspect or person of interest identified publicly. Sheriff Chris Nanos expressed confidence in their assessment, stating, “We do believe that Nancy was taken from her home against her will, and that’s where we’re at.”

President Donald Trump said he spoke with Savannah Guthrie on Wednesday night and pledged federal support for the family. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and Local Law Enforcement’s, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY.” He added, “We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely. The prayers of our Nation are with her and her family. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT NANCY!”

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a video message Wednesday urging the public to help their mother return home. In it, Guthrie described her mother’s fragile health, stating: “She is 84 years old, her health, her heart is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive. She needs it not to suffer.”

Law enforcement officials are also reviewing reports of possible ransom notes sent to media outlets and assessing their legitimacy.

Jon Edwards, an assistant special agent in charge of the FBI’s Tucson office, encouraged the public to submit tips: “We are looking at this from every angle, but we need your help.”