FBI Agents Launch Extensive Search in Tucson Neighborhood for Missing Mother of ‘Today’ Show Anchor
Federal agents have descended upon a residential neighborhood in the Catalina Foothills north of Tucson, Arizona, launching an “extensive search” related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The 84-year-old, who is the mother of NBC “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since late January, prompting a high-profile investigation that has now drawn significant federal resources to the area.
On Wednesday morning, the FBI’s Phoenix field office confirmed the operation in a statement, noting that numerous agents are currently combing through multiple roadways surrounding Guthrie’s home. “This morning, numerous FBI agents are conducting an extensive search along multiple roadways in the Catalina Foothills area related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation,” the bureau stated. Authorities have urged local motorists and media personnel to exercise extreme caution and obey all traffic laws while passing law enforcement vehicles in the vicinity.
The search comes eleven days after Guthrie was last seen at her residence on the evening of January 31. Her disappearance was discovered the following day when she failed to attend church. Investigators have since classified her home as a crime scene, noting that a doorbell camera had been disconnected and video footage—recovered later by the FBI—showed a masked individual appearing to tamper with the device in the early morning hours of February 1.
While the bureau has not specified what prompted Wednesday’s intensified search or what specific evidence agents are hoping to recover, the operation marks a significant escalation in the case. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is working in conjunction with federal authorities, who have established a 24-hour command post to coordinate efforts.
The investigation has taken several twisting turns in recent days. Earlier this week, the FBI released the surveillance video of the masked person of interest, who was seen wearing gloves and a ski mask at Guthrie’s door. Additionally, reports surfaced on Wednesday regarding an unauthenticated ransom note sent to entertainment outlet TMZ, demanding one Bitcoin—valued at approximately $67,000—in exchange for information about the suspect. Officials have not publicly verified the credibility of this note but have confirmed they are exploring all leads.
Nancy Guthrie is considered a vulnerable adult; she utilizes a pacemaker and requires daily medication for a heart condition, increasing the urgency of the search. The FBI has offered a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to her recovery. In the meantime, her family, including her daughter Savannah, has issued emotional public pleas for her safe return.
Residents in the quiet Catalina Foothills community are advised to expect a continued heavy police presence as the operation proceeds throughout the day. Anyone with information regarding the case is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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