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Reports surrounding the circumstances of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance on Sunday, February 1, have been called into question by a source close to the Guthrie family. According to this insider, crucial elements of the timeline have been inaccurately reported.
Initial reports suggested that Nancy Guthrie had intended to attend an in-person church service in Tucson that morning but was reported missing when she did not arrive. However, the family source disputes this narrative.
The source clarified to Fox News that since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nancy and a small group of close friends had established a Sunday tradition that did not involve attending church physically. Instead, they would gather at each other’s homes to watch a live-streamed service from a New York-based church.
This church service was notably broadcast live from a church frequented by Savannah Guthrie, known as the co-anchor of the “TODAY” show and Nancy Guthrie’s daughter.
An undated photograph provided by NBC showcases Nancy and Savannah Guthrie together, emphasizing the close bond between the mother and daughter.
On Sunday, Feb. 1, Nancy was expected to be at a friend’s home to watch the livestream, as she had done every week. When she failed to arrive, members of the friend group became concerned.
According to the source, one of the friends contacted Annie — Nancy’s daughter and Savannah Guthrie’s sister — to report that Nancy had not shown up and could not be located.
The source emphasized that Nancy was never scheduled to attend a Tucson church service that day, contrary to some reports, and said the misunderstanding has led to confusion about the circumstances surrounding when she was first reported missing.
A Pima County Sheriff Department vehicle is parked out front of Nancy Guthrie’s home on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ty ONeil)
As the search intensified, Savannah Guthrie made an emotional public plea for help, describing the situation as an “hour of desperation” as authorities investigated an alleged ransom note tied to her mother’s disappearance.
Savannah urged anyone with information to come forward as investigators worked against a looming deadline outlined in the note, which authorities have not publicly authenticated.
The final deadline outlined in the alleged ransom note passed Monday night without any proof of life or resolution.
FBI agents canvass homes near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Guthrie was last seen on Saturday night as an investigation into her disappearance continues. (Kat Ramirez for Fox News Digital)
At the same time, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it was pursuing what it described as “new leads” in the case, but confirmed investigators have not identified any suspects, persons of interest or vehicles connected to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
“The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance remains active and ongoing,” a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Monday evening.
“We understand the significant public interest in this case; however, investigators need time and space to do their work. If and when relevant information becomes available, it will be shared,” the spokesperson added.
The department said there are no press briefings scheduled at this time, but noted a press conference would be called if a significant development occurs.
Sheriff’s officials also confirmed an active law enforcement presence will continue at the Guthrie residences through the night and into Tuesday as part of the ongoing investigation, including expanded search efforts and follow-up on new leads.
“To preserve the integrity of this criminal investigation, details of that process are not being released at this time,” authorities said.
Officials emphasized the scale of the public response so far.
“Thousands of calls have been received across multiple tip lines, and investigators continue to review them,” the spokesperson said.
Anyone who believes they have information that may assist investigators is asked to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department non-emergency line at 520-351-4900, or 88-CRIME.
Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Send story tips to stepheny.price@fox.com.