Savannah Guthrie visited the “Today” show studios on March 6, 2026, for the first time since her mother went missing Jan. 31 — as the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie entered its sixth week and investigators have made a significant tactical shift. She met with colleagues and crew members during an emotional off-camera visit, but has since returned to New York City, where she was photographed publicly for the first time with her husband and son.
Though the longtime “Today” co-anchor did not appear on air, TMZ captured footage of her hugging staff through the iconic Studio 1A windows before she waved to people outside and left in an SUV.
“Savannah Guthrie stopped by the studio Thursday morning to be with and thank her Today colleagues,” an NBC representative said. “While she plans to return to the show on air, she remains focused right now supporting her family and working to help bring Nancy home.”
Six weeks after Nancy Guthrie disappeared, the investigation has shifted tactics significantly. Authorities confirmed March 10 that cadaver dogs — previously deployed in surrounding areas — had been pulled from the search, with Sheriff Nanos saying they remain available if needed. Simultaneously, a dedicated Violent Crimes Task Force composed of FBI agents and Pima County Sheriff’s Department officers has taken over active fieldwork, with agents seen canvassing Nancy’s neighborhood as recently as March 6.
During the March 12 broadcast, Guthrie’s colleagues Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones became emotional discussing the visit. Bush Hager said Guthrie hugged staff members and told the team she intends to return, “even though it feels like the hardest thing to do, it’s also her home and where she feels so loved.”
Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:45 p.m. on Jan. 31 after her son-in-law dropped her off at her Catalina Foothills residence near Tucson following a family dinner. She was reported missing the next day when she failed to log in for a virtual church service. Investigators have treated the case as a likely abduction from the beginning, citing “very concerning” conditions inside the home and the discovery of her blood on the front porch.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told NBC News that Nancy was probably taken “in the middle of the night.” In a new development, Nanos revealed that investigators believe they know why Nancy’s home was specifically targeted, while stopping short of ruling out the possibility the suspect could strike again, warning the public to “keep your wits about you.”
Footage from her Nest doorbell camera shows a masked, gloved, armed individual approaching the door and tampering with the camera around 1:47 a.m. on Feb. 1. The FBI reported the person appeared to be male, around 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches with an average build, carrying a black Ozark Trail backpack sold exclusively at Walmart. Despite reviewing thousands of hours of surveillance and executing numerous search warrants, investigators have not made any arrests.
Authorities are also looking into a damaged utility box near Nancy’s home that might be related to an internet outage reported the night she disappeared. The disruption affected security cameras in the area. After speaking with residents door to door, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department found several neighbors experienced internet problems that night — suggesting the suspect may have used a Wi-Fi jammer before approaching the home.
A glove found about two miles from the Guthrie residence briefly seemed like a strong lead because it looked similar to those worn by the suspect. However, DNA testing linked it to an unrelated restaurant worker. Additional gloves discovered in the area are still undergoing analysis at a private lab in Florida.
The Guthrie family has posted a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy’s recovery, supplementing the FBI’s $100,000 reward. Several suspicious ransom notes have been sent to local media and TMZ, but officials have not confirmed any as authentic.
Savannah stepped away from her co-anchor responsibilities immediately after her mother vanished, including withdrawing from her planned role covering the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Former “Today” co-host Hoda Kotb rejoined the broadcast to anchor with Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones.
The 54-year-old host has released several emotional video messages pleading for information. In a Feb. 24 update announcing the $1 million reward, Guthrie acknowledged the painful reality: “We still believe in a miracle. We still believe that she can come home. We also know that she may be lost. She may already be gone.”
On Tuesday, March 3, Savannah, her sister Annie, and her brother-in-law Tommaso Cioni visited Nancy’s home for the first time since she disappeared, placing yellow flowers at a growing memorial near the mailbox. The tribute includes handwritten notes, crosses, and even an open letter addressed to the kidnapper.
Sheriff Nanos has expressed cautious optimism throughout, saying investigators are “definitely closer” to solving the case. As of Day 41, no arrests have been made, no suspect has been publicly named, and the combined $1.2 million reward remains unclaimed.
Her coworkers have continued showing their support, with many wearing yellow ribbon pins to symbolize hope for Nancy’s safe return.
Anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is urged to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or 520-351-4900.