Investigators searching for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, are examining every lead, including a possible internet glitch that occurred the night she disappeared.
NBC reporter Liz Kreutz shared on March 6 that detectives returned to Nancy’s Tucson, Arizona, neighborhood on March 5 to canvass the area and ask residents about any internet disruptions on the night of January 31, when Nancy was last seen by her family. Kreutz spoke with three homeowners who said investigators explained that several neighbors had reported internet glitches that evening, though many people were either asleep or not home at the time.
Nancy, 84, was reported missing on February 1, and authorities suspect she may have been the victim of a targeted abduction. Surveillance footage released by the FBI on February 10 shows a masked individual tampering with Nancy’s doorbell camera around the time she vanished. Some experts suggest the person may have been monitoring the home and could have targeted Nancy because of her daughter Savannah’s public profile.
The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for Nancy’s safe return. Former FBI agent Jim Fitzgerald noted that the reward indicates the crime may be highly personal rather than financially motivated.
Savannah Guthrie, 54, recently returned to New York City after a month-long stay in Tucson. On March 5, she visited the Today show studio for the first time since her mother’s disappearance. While she did not appear on air, Savannah thanked colleagues for their support and expressed her hope of eventually returning to her co-anchor duties. NBC confirmed that she plans to resume her role, though no specific timeline has been announced.
During the visit, Savannah’s Today colleagues, including Carson Daly, Kristen Welker, Dylan Dreyer, Al Roker, and Craig Melvin, praised her composure, humor, and grace under pressure. Daly described the visit as “one of the most special days,” while Roker said it was a “fulfilling moment,” noting the outpouring of support Savannah has received from viewers.
Savannah emphasized that she remains hopeful and committed to helping bring her mother home. She also noted that the family has increased the reward to $1 million and donated $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, while the FBI maintains its $100,000 reward.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that investigators have numerous leads and intelligence to follow, but emphasized that the focus is now on taking action to resolve the case.
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