Nancy Guthrie Update Today: Day 37 With No Breakthrough, New Digital Evidence Examined
Today marks Day 37 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie. As of March 9, 2026, Nancy Guthrie remains missing. No arrests have been made, no suspects have been publicly named, and authorities have confirmed no sightings as of today.
Nancy Guthrie Update Today: Damaged Utility Box and Wi-Fi Jammer Theory Under Review
The latest piece of physical evidence to emerge is a damaged utility box discovered around the corner from Nancy Guthrie's home. A Pima County Sheriff's Department spokesperson confirmed the utility box is being reviewed as part of the ongoing investigation, while adding that no additional details are available at this time.
Investigators said the equipment could be connected to a reported internet outage in the area around the time Guthrie vanished on February 1. The outage may have disrupted nearby surveillance systems, potentially affecting video evidence that could help track the suspect's movements.
One neighbor told NewsNation that his Ring camera history was "not available" from the night Nancy disappeared. Other neighbors confirmed the FBI questioned them about an internet service disruption on that same date.
Phoenix Canal Discovery Not Linked to Nancy Guthrie Case
The latest Nancy Guthrie update today also addresses a woman's body found near a Phoenix canal. The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed it had not been advised of any connection between that death and the Nancy Guthrie case.
The Phoenix development arrived at a moment when the broader investigation had already begun to feel stalled in public view. Without identification, forensic confirmation, or a formal statement connecting the two, the canal discovery remains a separate event in the eyes of authorities.
FBI and Pima County Sheriff Form Dedicated Task Force
Several police officers are now working out of an FBI building on a task force dedicated to the Guthrie case. Four detectives and a sergeant have been moved to the FBI office in Tucson to work solely on the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
A full-time Nancy Guthrie case task force has been formed, and the case is not considered cold despite fewer incoming tips. The FBI tip line, 1-800-CALL-FBI, generated tens of thousands of calls in the early weeks of the investigation, though the volume of incoming tips has since tapered.
DNA Evidence and Key Clues Still Being Processed
On March 4, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that DNA found on a glove near Nancy's home was traced back to a restaurant worker who is unrelated to her case. Other gloves that have been found are still being tested at a private lab in Florida.
Authorities have put some DNA into the national FBI database but received no hits. Investigators have not yet been able to identify the clothes worn by a man seen on doorbell camera video in front of Guthrie's home wearing a ski mask, backpack, and holster on the night she disappeared.
Savannah Guthrie Returns to Today Studio, Family Offers $1 Million Reward
Savannah Guthrie visited the Today studio in New York City on March 5, reuniting tearfully with her co-anchors and expressing her intent to return to the show when the time is right.
The family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy's recovery. Savannah stated, "We still believe in a miracle. We still believe that she can come home," while also acknowledging the family needs answers regardless of the outcome.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home at approximately 9:50 p.m. on January 31, 2026. Multiple ransom demands were made, including a $6 million demand with a deadline of February 9. The investigation remains active as authorities continue piecing together digital and physical evidence.
