Police have just released the last photo of Nancy Guthrie with her family

Police Have Just Released the Last Photo of Nancy Guthrie With Her Family — Inside the Search, the Image, and What Comes Next

In the early days of February 2026, American television anchor Savannah Guthrie and her family were thrust into heartbreaking headlines: her 84‑year‑old mother, Nancy Guthrie, had disappeared under suspicious circumstances from her home near Tucson, Arizona.

In a case that has since gripped national news and sparked an extensive law enforcement investigation, authorities have now released the last known photo of Nancy Guthrie with her family—a poignant and humanizing image that serves as a reminder of who she is beyond a headline: a beloved mother, grandmother, and community member.

This blog post explores the image itself, the ongoing efforts to find Nancy, what law enforcement has revealed, how her family has responded, and what this story means in the search for answers.

 The Last Family Photo: What We Know

The image released by authorities and circulating in recent coverage captures Nancy Guthrie surrounded by loved ones. According to reporting, this photo was taken just weeks before her disappearance, during a warm family gathering over the holidays.

In it:

Nancy stands smiling, visibly engaged with her grandchildren.

Her daughter, Today show co‑anchor Savannah Guthrie, appears alongside her—with the family dressed in matching holiday pajamas.

The image reflects a moment of familial joy and togetherness that now stands in contrast to the unsettling uncertainty surrounding Nancy’s current whereabouts.

For those who knew her or have followed Savannah Guthrie’s career, it is not just a picture—it’s a reminder that this is a real person, a grandmother and mother whose absence is deeply felt.

 The Disappearance: How It Happened

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026 in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona.

Here is the timeline law enforcement has pieced together so far:

She spent Saturday evening with family—dinner and games were reported.

Around 9:48 p.m., she was dropped off at her home by her son‑in‑law.

She did not show up for a scheduled church service the next morning, prompting concern.

When family members checked on her around midday, she was gone.

What makes this case particularly alarming—and why authorities have treated it as more than a routine missing‑person event—is that:

Blood matching Nancy Guthrie’s DNA was found on her front porch.

A doorbell security camera at her home had been disconnected in the early hours of the morning following her return.

These details have led law enforcement to suspect that Nancy did not leave voluntarily and that foul play is likely involved.

 Police Involvement: Extensive Search, FBI Assistance

The disappearance quickly escalated into a major investigation.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is leading the case, with support from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other agencies.