Blood found inside home of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, source says
A little bit of blood was found inside the Arizona home of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, whose disappearance is being investigated as a crime, a law enforcement source familiar with the case told CBS News.
It is unclear whose blood it is, but it is being tested. Investigators and analysts are combing through the house in search of clues to the 84-year-old’s disappearance.
Investigators believe that Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona, home in the middle of the night over the weekend, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News.
The sheriff dismissed the possibility that Guthrie, who lives alone, may have wandered away from her home because he said she doesn’t have any cognitive issues and her mobility is limited.
Authorities have been searching for Guthrie since Sunday. She was last seen at her home Saturday night, but no one knew she was missing until she didn’t show up for church the next morning, Nanos said.
Guthrie takes daily medication, adding additional urgency to the search.
Savannah Guthrie asked people on social media Monday to pray for her mother.
“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant,” she said on Instagram. “Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment. we need you.”
An official told CBS News that 88-Crime, an Arizona-based, non-profit program that works with law enforcement to help solve crimes, is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for “information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in the disappearance.”
🚨 JUST 30 MINUTES BEFORE POLICE ARRIVED: Witnesses Reported Seeing a Tall, Unfamiliar Man Loitering Near Savannah Guthrie’s Mother’s Home – Blood Discovered Inside as Investigation Intensifies
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has gripped the nation with increasingly disturbing developments. Authorities in Arizona’s Pima County have escalated the case to a full criminal investigation, treating Nancy’s Catalina Foothills home as an active crime scene. Reports of blood found inside the residence, combined with signs of forced entry, have solidified suspicions of foul play. Now, emerging witness accounts describe a tall, unfamiliar man spotted loitering suspiciously near the property just 30 minutes before deputies responded to the family’s 911 call on Sunday, February 1, 2026—adding a chilling new dimension to what police believe was an abduction.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen safely at her home around 9:30–9:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Family members, including her daughter Annie, had dropped her off after dinner. Living alone in the upscale Catalina Foothills neighborhood north of Tucson, Nancy relies on daily medication essential for her health—authorities warn that without it, the situation could turn fatal within hours or days. She has limited mobility, able to walk no more than about 50 yards unassisted, but is described by Sheriff Chris Nanos as “sharp as a tack” with no cognitive impairments such as dementia.
The timeline turned alarming on Sunday morning when Nancy failed to appear at her regular church service. A concerned friend alerted the family, who arrived at her home and searched the property for nearly an hour before dialing 911 around noon. Deputies from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department arrived shortly after to a scene that immediately raised red flags: her phone, wallet, car, and other belongings remained inside, lights were on in common areas, and the front door was unlocked—yet Nancy was nowhere to be found.
Sheriff Nanos confirmed at a Monday press conference that investigators believe Nancy was taken against her will, possibly in the middle of the night while she slept. “I believe she was abducted, yes. She didn’t walk from there. She didn’t go willingly,” he stated emphatically. The home has been processed as a crime scene, with homicide detectives involved—an unusual step for a missing persons case. DNA evidence has been collected and is being analyzed, though specifics remain withheld to protect the investigation.
A key revelation from law enforcement sources, including reports in the Los Angeles Times and New York Post, is the discovery of blood inside the residence. The amount and exact location have not been publicly detailed, nor has it been confirmed whose blood it is—Nancy’s, an intruder’s, or otherwise. Paired with signs of forced entry and possible evidence of a struggle, these findings have propelled the case toward a suspected kidnapping or abduction.
Adding to the unease are neighbor reports of a mysterious tall man seen in the vicinity shortly before police arrival. Witnesses described the individual as unfamiliar and loitering near the property approximately 30 minutes prior to the noon response—potentially capturing activity during the critical window when family members were en route or searching. While authorities have not officially named this person a suspect, the sighting has intensified calls for residents to review doorbell cameras, security footage, or any observations from the overnight hours of Saturday into Sunday. No composite sketch or vehicle description tied directly to this individual has been released publicly yet.
The brief timeframe aligns with earlier investigative details suggesting a narrow window—possibly as little as 17 minutes—for Nancy’s removal, potentially facilitated by a short power outage that could have temporarily disabled lights or alarms. Her physical vulnerabilities make a voluntary departure highly improbable, reinforcing the abduction theory.
Multi-agency resources are fully engaged: search-and-rescue teams with drones, dogs, and helicopters initially combed the desert landscape surrounding Catalina Foothills, though the focus has shifted heavily to forensic work at the crime scene. The FBI has been notified and is assisting, alongside U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Border Patrol. A $2,500 reward has been offered by 88-CRIME for information leading to an arrest or Nancy’s safe return. The public tip line remains active at 520-351-4900.
Savannah Guthrie, who has a profoundly close relationship with her mother—often sharing warm family moments on air and social media—has been in Arizona with family since the ordeal began. She released a heartfelt statement: “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support. Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear Nancy.” Colleagues at Today and viewers nationwide have flooded social media with support, prayers, and calls for tips.
The affluent Catalina Foothills area, with its scenic desert views, luxury homes, and quiet streets, has been shaken by the intrusion. Neighbors describe it as a safe, close-knit community—making the apparent targeted act all the more shocking.
As of February 3, 2026, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no motive has been disclosed. Authorities continue to urge vigilance: review any surveillance from the relevant period, report anything unusual. Every detail matters in this race against time to bring Nancy home before her medication lapse becomes irreversible.
This story underscores the vulnerabilities of elderly individuals living independently and the terror of sudden, unexplained vanishings—even in secure neighborhoods. The nation watches anxiously for resolution, hoping for Nancy’s safe return amid the growing evidence of a sinister crime.
