Nancy Guthrie Update: Savannah Guthrie Denies Hiring Private Investigators in Search for Missing Mother |
NEW YORK — Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC's "Today" show, did not hire private investigators or spend $500,000 on outside help in the search for her missing mother Nancy Guthrie, according to new reporting that corrects earlier speculation as the investigation into the 84-year-old's February abduction enters its fifth month.
NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin confirmed Tuesday that the reports circulating last month were inaccurate. "I've now confirmed that is not true. Savannah Guthrie did not hire private investigators, she did not spend $500,000 on private investigators," Entin said on "Jesse Weber Live." "It seems she still has confidence in the FBI and the local detectives who are investigating."
The clarification comes amid ongoing efforts by federal and local authorities to solve the high-profile case. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 1, 2026. Investigators believe she was abducted in the early morning hours, citing evidence including her pacemaker data, doorbell camera footage of a masked figure, and other forensic indicators.
No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI continue to lead the investigation, pursuing thousands of tips and analyzing physical evidence, including DNA samples. FBI Director Kash Patel noted last week that approximately 150 agents are involved.
Savannah Guthrie has remained vocal in her public appeals for information.........