Watch: Police Find DNA Evidence Amid Search for Savannah Guthrie's Missing MomPolice may have new leads regarding the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy Guthrie. As the investigation continues into the 84-year-old's possible abduction from her home in Tucson, Ariz., the Pima County Sheriff's Department has addressed the possibility of a ransom note. "We are aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie," the sheriff's office posted to X Feb. 3. "We are taking all tips and leads very seriously." "Anything that comes in, goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI," the statement continued, encouraging "anyone who may have any information or tips" to share them with the department. Earlier in the day, TMZ reported that it had received an unverified ransom note related to the case that demanded millions in Bitcoin, which they sent to the sheriff's department. Nancy-who is also mom to kids Annie Guthrie and Camron Guthrie-was last seen by family members around 9:30 p.m. on Jan. 31. A concerned friend called Nancy's family when she didn't show up for the church service the next morning, according to Today. After her children searched Nancy's property for around an hour, they called authorities and reported her missing around noon on Feb. 1.photosSavannah Guthrie Family GuidePima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed on Feb. 3 that they found DNA evidence at Nancy's home during the investigation. "We took some samples that we hope will have enough of a DNA profile," he told NBC News in a report shared on Today, "that will give us some identification as to what we're looking at."Savannah Guthrie/InstagramThe day before, Sheriff Nanos said they believed Nancy had likely been kidnapped or abducted, adding that her physical health would have made it difficult for her to leave on her own. "We know she didn't just walk out of there, that we know," he said during a Feb. 2 press conference, adding that her mental state is "as sharp as a tack." "Nancy Guthrie is of great sound mind," he said. "This is not dementia-related." The sheriff's office also declared Nancy's home a crime scene, with Nanos saying there were "some things at the home that were concerning to us." "We believe now, after we processed that crime scene, that we do, in fact, have a crime scene," he explained. "We're asking the community's help. This community has always stepped up to help us solve some pretty tough crimes. I'm looking for that again."Don Arnold/WireImageAs for Savannah, the 54-year-old-who pulled out of hosting the 2026 Winter Olympics amid her mother's disappearance-sent out a public plea asking her followers to "please pray." "Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom," the Today host shared on Instagram Feb. 2, "our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant." "Raise your prayers with us," Savannah continued, "and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment. we need you. bring her home." For a full breakdown of everything we know about Nancy's disappearance, keep reading.
Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty ImagesWhen Savannah Guthrie's Mom Nancy Guthrie Was Last Seen The 84-year-old-who is also mom to kids Annie Guthrie and Camron Guthrie, in addition to Savannah-was last seen by her family at her Tucson, Ariz. home at approximately 9:30 p.m. Jan. 31, per Pima County police. Savannah Guthrie/InstagramNancy Guthrie Reported MissingThe 84-year-old was reported missing by her family Feb. 1 after a concerned friend alerted Nancy's loved ones that she didn't show up for a church service that morning, police confirmed to Today. After her children searched Nancy's property for around an hour, they called authorities and reported her missing around noon. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos subsequently detailed the initial investigation, which included homicide detectives, at her house. "You don't typically get the sheriff out at a scene like this, but it's very concerning what we're learning from the house," he told reporters in a Feb. 2 press conference. "This one stood out because of what was described to us at the scene and what we found and located just in looking at the scene." "It's not standard," Nanos continued. "Typically, our homicide team comes out when we have a homicide, a body. This one was done simply because of what the surveyors were telling us."Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty ImagesNancy Guthrie's Home Declared a "Crime Scene" Following their initial investigation, authorities confirmed they believed a crime took place in Nancy's home. "We believe now, after we processed that crime scene, that we do, in fact have a crime scene," Nanos shared during a Feb. 2 press conference. "We're asking the community's help. This community has always stepped up to help us solve some pretty tough crimes. I'm looking for that again." The sherif