Charlotte, NC, August 2, 2026 —

Tucson, AZ – Six months after the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office reports that progress is being made in the ongoing investigation. Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that while the office is not yet at its desired conclusion, collected evidence suggests forward movement in the case.

The evidence gathered includes DNA, analysis of video footage, and information received through tips from the public. In conjunction with the investigation update, the Sheriff’s Office has released two ransom notes that were reportedly received by the Guthrie family.

Savannah Guthrie has previously made public appeals for information regarding her mother’s disappearance. Details surrounding the timeline of the abduction and the specific circumstances under which Nancy Guthrie went missing were not provided in the update.

The Sheriff’s Office has not disclosed further details regarding the nature of the evidence or potential suspects at this time. The investigation remains active.



Story summarized from the original created by 13 News Staff, Amanda Alvarado on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.

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