Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says he believes missing Arizona mother Nancy Guthrie, 84, is still alive.
“We have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here,” Nanos told NBC News’ Liz Kreutz on Wednesday. “She’s present. She’s alive, and we want to save her.”
Nancy, identified as the daughter of “Today” show host, Savannah Guthrie, was last seen in the Catalina Foothills area outside Tucson shortly before 10 p.m. on Saturday, as CrimeOnline previously reported. She was reported missing by family around noon on Sunday.
MISSING PERSON: Nancy Guthrie pic.twitter.com/BcHeWPppzu
— Pima County Sheriff’s Department (@PimaSheriff) February 2, 2026
Nanos said late Sunday that investigators “saw some things at the home that were concerning to us,” but on Monday, he said investigators stated that someone took her from her bed.
“She has mobility problems,” Crime Stories host, Nancy Grace, said. “We’re now learning there were signs of forced entry.”
According to what the sheriff’s office told TMZ, an elderly neighbor reported seeing a suspicious person near his home, which is about 10 minutes away from Nancy’s residence. The information is now being explored as a possible lead.
The neighbor reportedly said that he didn’t get to see the man’s face, who had been loitering in his yard before fleeing. No items were taken, the neighbor said.
Meanwhile, Nanos added that authorities are currently “working closely” with the family, adding that Guthrie’s son-in-law is not considered a suspect, despite rumors.
“At this point, we have not identified a suspect or a person of interest in the case.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). Tipsters can also contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department tip line at 520-351-4900.
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[Feature Photo: Savannah Guthrie/Instagram]
