Timeline of Nancy Guthrie abduction case in Arizona

Monday 06 April 2026 - 13:15

Authorities in the United States continue to investigate the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman from Tucson and the mother of television journalist Savannah Guthrie. Officials believe the case may involve an abduction and have outlined key developments in the investigation.

January 31
Nancy Guthrie was last seen by family members after spending the evening at her daughter’s home before returning to her residence in Tucson.

February 1
Security camera footage from her home showed an unidentified individual wearing a mask and gloves interfering with a doorbell camera in the early morning. Shortly afterward, her medical monitoring device lost connection. Later that day, relatives reported her missing when she failed to attend church.

February 4
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released public messages on social media, acknowledging reports of a ransom demand and urging those responsible to make contact.

February 5
Investigators confirmed that blood found outside the home matched Nancy Guthrie’s DNA. A deadline mentioned in an alleged ransom message passed without resolution.

February 7
In a new public appeal, Savannah Guthrie and her family called for her safe return, expressing their willingness to cooperate and emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

The case has drawn widespread attention in the United States, highlighting concerns about the safety of elderly individuals and the role of digital evidence in modern investigations. Authorities continue to pursue leads as the search remains ongoing.