The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, an NBC News presenter, has been missing since she was allegedly kidnapped on Saturday. Police believe she is "still out there" and said blood belonging to Nancy Guthrie was found on her porch. Follow the latest.
Thursday 5 February 2026 20:06, UK
Thanks for following our live coverage as police gave an update on the search for the missing mother of US TV anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Nancy Guthrie is "still out there," according to authorities, who said no suspect has been identified.
Scroll back through this page to catch up on the latest from the Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI.
Donald Trump was watching the Pima County Sheriff's Department's news conference, which White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says delayed her daily briefing.
"(It) is just a heartbreaking situation," she tells reporters.
"The president... spoke directly with Savannah (Guthrie) yesterday and told her that the federal government is here to help. Any requests that are made by state and local officials in the search... will absolutely be accommodated."
Leavitt adds: "Our hearts and our prayers are with Savannah and her entire family".
The Pima County Sheriff's Department's news conference lasted almost an hour.
Here's what police had to say about the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie:
Pima County Sheriff's Department's news conference alongside the FBI has ended.
Sheriff Chris Nanos says another news conference will likely not be called until Nancy Guthrie is found.
Heith Janke says FBI director Kash Patel is "being briefed several times a day" on the case.
He says Patel is back in Washington DC and has a pre-planned trip.
However, Janke adds that the director is "receiving constant updates" as the case evolves.
Sheriff Chris Nanos tells the news conference that "everybody's still a suspect" and that police are speaking to everyone they can.
"We're actively looking at everybody we come across in this case, everybody," he adds.
"We would be irresponsible if we didn't talk to everybody, the Uber driver, the gardener, the pool person, whoever."
Nanos says: "Does that mean we have a prime suspect? No."
Heith Janke says an imposter was arrested "earlier this morning", but the FBI does not believe it has any connection to Nancy Guthrie's case.
"It was someone that was trying to profit from it," he adds.
"A total imposter."
Janke also speaks directly to anyone involved in Guthrie's disappearance: "Do the right thing."
"This is an 84-year-old grandma that needs vital medication for her well-being. You still have the time to do the right thing before this becomes a much worse scenario for you. Please return Nancy home," he adds.
Heith Janke, FBI special agent in charge, says the bureau is aware of a "ransom letter that was sent to the local media and then to national outlets".
He adds that the FBI is taking it seriously and there is communication with Nancy Guthrie's family.
"We advise and recommend from a law enforcement perspective, any action taken on any ransom is ultimately decided by the family," Janke says.
Sheriff Chris Nanos says the office cannot confirm whether "any cameras were smashed or destroyed" around the house.
"I don't know where that came from," he says.
"That's something we're not confirming."
Sheriff Chris Nanos also addresses rumours that there had been signs of forced entry at Nancy Guthrie's residence.
"I have no clue where that comes from," he says.
"We have been very consistent: we are not discussing that at all.
"Whether it's forced entry or not forced entry, that is something we're just not discussing."
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