Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: Sheriff reveals key to solving disappearance case of Savannah's mom

As search for US anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother Nancy continues after over 100 days, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says investigators are still testing blood evidence and may be edging closer to identifying the unknown DNA found at the scene.

Speaking to the People, the police officer said the DNA evidence found at the scene is key to solving Nancy Guthrie‘s disappearance.

Sheriff Nanos is confident that a major breakthrough is just around the corner.

He said, “We have DNA that is unknown — who the contributor or depositor is — but I think they’re getting closer to finding out who that was […] When the labs tell us, ‘Hey, there’s nothing else we can do,’ well, then maybe we’ve got a problem… we’ve got a cold case. But right now, the labs aren’t telling us that.”

The Today show host Savannah’s mother went missing from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026, and hasn’t been seen since.

Sheriff Chris Nanos further insisted the case is active despite the Guthrie family leans on the FBI and keeps a $1.1 million reward on the table.

Moreover, Chris has also revealed that his department was no longer communicating directly with Nancy’s family.

He further said that the FBI has assumed all liaison responsibilities.

The Sheriff said, "The public is frustrated. Even the Guthrie family.

"Every passing second must feel like 100 days because they don't know. What matters is moving forward carefully so we don't make mistakes or falsely accuse somebody or make a bad arrest."