What We Know as Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Remains Missing: Timeline, Police Updates, and How to Send Tips

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, remains missing as investigators in southern Arizona treat the case as an apparent abduction and continue searching for leads. Authorities say evidence at her home suggests she may have been taken against her will, and they have emphasized the medical urgency because she relies on daily medications.

Below is a clear timeline in Eastern Time, followed by the latest official updates and the most direct ways to send tips.

Timeline in Eastern Time: when Nancy Guthrie was last seen and what happened next

Saturday, January 31, 2026 late night ET
Nancy Guthrie is last known to be seen when family members drop her off at her home in the Catalina Foothills area outside Tucson. Investigators have described this as the last confirmed sighting window, roughly 11:30 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. ET.

Sunday, February 1, 2026 early afternoon ET
Family members are alerted that Nancy did not show up for church, which was described as a consistent routine for her. The family goes to her home and cannot locate her. Authorities are contacted shortly after, around 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. ET, and the report moves quickly from a welfare concern to a high-priority investigation.

Monday, February 2, 2026 through Wednesday, February 4, 2026 ET
Investigators publicly say they believe Nancy was likely taken from her home sometime between late Saturday night and Sunday morning. Her home is treated as a crime scene. Authorities describe “very concerning” conditions and confirm they are collecting and analyzing evidence, including biological evidence.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 ET
The case enters its fourth day with expanded investigative support. Authorities confirm they still have no suspect and no named person of interest. They also acknowledge reports of possible ransom notes and say they are being evaluated as part of the investigation, without confirming authenticity.

Police updates: what authorities are saying right now

Investigators have focused on a few key points:

• They believe she did not leave voluntarily. Officials have said evidence supports the view that she was taken against her will.

• No suspect has been identified publicly. Authorities have repeatedly stressed they do not currently have a suspect or person of interest they can name.

• Medical urgency is central. Officials and family members have emphasized that Nancy needs daily medication and has serious health conditions, making time a critical factor.

• Misinformation is a problem. Authorities have urged the public not to spread rumors, especially around unverified messages or supposed “updates,” because it can derail real leads.

How to send tips: the fastest ways to contact investigators

If you have information that could help, authorities have encouraged the public to use one of these channels:

1) Call the Pima County Sheriff’s Department tip line
Phone: 520-351-4900
Use this for direct tips, sightings, suspicious activity, or relevant video footage.

2) Submit an anonymous tip through the 88-CRIME hotline
Phone: 520-882-7463
This line is designed for anonymous reporting.

When sending a tip, include as many specifics as possible: exact time, exact location, direction of travel, vehicle description and plate if known, and any photos or video with the original file timestamp if available.

Behind the headline: why this case is being handled as an abduction investigation

Cases involving older adults can sometimes begin as routine missing-person checks, but investigators have indicated that the physical evidence at the home pushed this into a more serious category. That shifts priorities toward preserving evidence, narrowing the time window, and building a trackable narrative of movements in and out of the neighborhood.

It also explains why authorities are careful about what they disclose publicly: releasing too much detail can compromise evidence, trigger false confessions, or push whoever is responsible to change behavior.

What to watch next

Here are the realistic next developments that could change the public picture quickly:

• A request for specific public assistance, such as a vehicle description or a focused search corridor

• Confirmation about communications, such as whether any message tied to the case is authentic

• A timeline tightening, if investigators can lock down neighborhood camera footage or device-location data

For now, the most actionable step for the public is straightforward: if you know anything that could connect to late January 31 through the morning of February 1 in the Catalina Foothills area, send it directly to the tip lines above.