As investigators search for answers in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old Tucson woman authorities believe was abducted from her home, new details continue to emerge from law enforcement and her family. From the night she was last seen to a public plea from her children, here is a timeline of key moments in the case provided by Pima County Sheriff's Department.
Saturday (5:32 p.m.)
Nancy Guthrie takes an Uber to her daughter's home, where she spends the evening eating dinner and playing games with the family.
Saturday (9:48 p.m.)
Guthrie's garage door opens when a family member drops her off at her Catalina Foothills home near North Campbell Avenue and East Skyline Drive.
Saturday (9:50 p.m.)
The garage door closes.
Sunday (1:47 a.m.)
Doorbell camera disconnects.
Sunday (2:12 a.m.)
Camera software detects a person on the camera; no video is taken.
Sunday (2:28 a.m.)
Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker disconnects from her phone.
Sunday (11:56 a.m.)
The family check on Nancy Guthrie after someone from her church notifies them that she never showed up for service.
Sunday (12:03 p.m.)
911 call comes in about a missing elderly woman. Ten to 12 minutes later, according to Sheriff Chris Nanos, deputies arrive and launch search and rescue efforts.
Monday
Nanos announces that Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home against her will, labelling it as a possible abduction.
Savannah Guthrie is absent from the Today show.
She posts on social media: “Please pray.”
Public concern grows as the case gains national attention.
Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Arizona home on Feb. 1, 2026.
Tuesday
Reports emerge of possible ransom letters sent to media outlets. Authorities confirm letters exist but do not verify their legitimacy.
Nanos says the FBI reviewed at least one letter and forwarded it to Savannah Guthrie.
NBC confirms Savannah Guthrie withdraws from hosting the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony to be with her family.
Community prayer events are announced.
Wednesday (afternoon)
Detectives and FBI investigators conduct a follow-up search in and around Nancy Guthrie’s home for several hours after previously releasing the residence back to the family. Officials describe it as continued investigative work.
Sheriff’s officials reiterate no suspects or persons of interest have been identified.
Wednesday (evening)
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings release an emotional video statement on Instagram.
Savannah directly addresses a possible abductor:
“We are ready to talk… We need to know — without a doubt — that she is alive.”
She stresses her mother’s fragile health and lack of medication.
The siblings also speak directly to their mother, saying:
“Everyone is looking for you mommy, everywhere.”
“We will not rest… until we are together again.”
The video is posted shortly before a candlelight prayer service at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church in Tucson.
Thursday (11 a.m.)
Sheriff Nanos updates the timeline and introduces Heith Janke, FBI Special Agent In Charge from Phoenix, who announces the FBI "is now working this case jointly with the Pima County Sheriff's Department." The FBI also announced a $50,000 reward.
This article was prepared with the help of AI technology using information collected and verified by journalists.
