Nancy Guthrie Case Update — Disappearance, Imposter Ransom Arrest & Investigation Status (Tucson, AZ)
TUCSON, AZ — Law enforcement continues an active and complex investigation into the disappearance of 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie, a longtime Tucson resident and mother of NBC Today co‑anchor Savannah Guthrie. Guthrie was last seen at her Catalina Foothills home on January 31, 2026, and was reported missing by family on February 1, 2026. Authorities have treated the case as a likely criminal abduction, sparking a broad search involving local and federal agencies. (Reuters)
Officials discovered concerning signs at Guthrie’s home, leading investigators to believe she did not leave voluntarily. Surveillance footage released by authorities shows a masked individual tampering with the front door camera just before her disappearance — a significant piece of evidence being analyzed as part of the investigation. (Reuters)
Despite widespread search efforts and several major law enforcement operations, no arrests have been made in connection with Guthrie’s disappearance. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, along with the FBI, has executed search warrants at locations tied to leads and detained multiple individuals for questioning; however, none have been formally charged in the abduction. (Fox News)
During the investigation, federal authorities arrested a California man, Derrick Callella, for allegedly sending imposter ransom demands to Guthrie’s family — a scheme prosecutors say attempted to exploit the situation. Callella was later released under court conditions and is not believed to be involved in the underlying disappearance. (thenationaldesk.com)
Law enforcement has also processed evidence collected from the vicinity of Guthrie’s home, including items such as gloves with trace DNA that may be linked to the suspect seen in surveillance footage. The analysis of these materials remains an ongoing part of the federal investigation. (EW.com)
Federal and local authorities have emphasized public cooperation, urging anyone with credible information to contact designated tip lines. In support of the search effort, the FBI has offered a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie’s safe return or the arrest and conviction of those responsible. (TIME)
The search for Nancy Guthrie continues as investigators follow leads and work to clarify the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
