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Arizona investigators said Thursday that authorities have not yet identified a person of interest in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, and announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or the arrest of anyone involved.
Officials provided updates on the alleged kidnapping of NBC News’ mother Savannah Guthrie during a joint briefing with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI.
When asked if Guthrie’s son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, was the last person to see her before she disappeared Sunday, the county manager confirmed that a family member called her home Saturday night, but declined to identify who.
“We’re looking at everyone we come across in this case, everyone. It would be remiss if we didn’t talk to everyone,” said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. “Everyone is still a suspect in our eyes.”
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Savannah Guthrie and her mother Nancy Guthrie are pictured on Thursday, June 15, 2023. (Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images)
Nanos added that authorities have received new information about the last known moments before Guthrie’s disappearance.
On the night of January 31, Guthrie returned home around 9:48 p.m. Authorities said within two minutes, the garage door was closed, the last sign that she was inside her home.
“At that time, we think it’s Nancy’s home and maybe we’ll sleep,” Nanos said.
At about 1:47 a.m. the next morning, Guthrie’s doorbell camera went off, and its software detected a person on the camera at about 2:12 a.m. Officials said no video or playback recordings were available to confirm whether the detection was of a person, or an animal.
About 40 minutes after the camera was offline, Guthrie’s heart monitor lost connection to its phone app again, officials said.
The family then discovered that Guthrie was missing around 11:56 a.m. when he failed to show up for his regular service.
Investigators confirmed that blood was found on the front porch and that DNA testing matched Guthrie’s. Nanos refused to confirm whether the alleged abduction was connected to forced entry, saying “we are not discussing that at all, whether or not it was forced.”
Authorities are still awaiting further forensic analysis, and more results are expected.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos updates the media on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, in Tucson, Ariz., on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. (Sejal Govindarao/AP Photo)
Additionally, the FBI announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest of anyone involved in her disappearance.
The sheriff and the FBI stressed that they are working closely together and have brought in additional law enforcement resources from the county to assist in the investigation. They are urging the public to come forward with ideas or information.
FBI Special Agent Keith Janke said authorities are taking the ransom note they found seriously, noting that one mentioned an Apple Watch while the other mentioned a light bulb. He added that he would refrain from going into further details.
Officials said the authors of the ransom note reportedly have not yet responded to the video released Wednesday by Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, and that the family hopes to contact her.
“The family is ready to talk, they got proof of life because there was no one to be contacted after that ransom letter,” said Janke.
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Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Investigators are still looking for his mother Nancy. (Getty Images by Savannah Guthrie)
He noted that the ransom note set the first deadline at 5:00 pm on Thursday and stated a second deadline of the following Monday, after the first cut off.
“Any action taken on any fine is ultimately decided by the family,” Janke said.
When asked if the officers have spoken to Mexican authorities, given Arizona’s status as a border state, the police chief confirmed that they have not spoken to their counterparts on the other side.
“I worked closely with the Mexican embassy, like other consulates, I’m a sheriff, but no, I didn’t hear anything from them,” said Nanos.
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Janke urged those involved in the case to “do the right thing,” asking them to cooperate with the authorities so that Guthrie can be brought home safely.
“For anyone who might be affected. Do the right thing,” said Janke. “This is an 84-year-old grandmother. This is an 84-year-old grandmother who needs essential medication for her well-being. You still have time to do the right thing before this situation gets worse for you. Please bring Nancy home.”
