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Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: Private investigator speaks out on whereabouts of Savannah's mom

Savannah's mother Nancy disappearance was a targeted kidnapping, not a random crime

Published June 17, 2026
Police said, “We are aware of reports regarding an anonymous tip related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation
Police said, “We are aware of reports regarding an anonymous tip related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation"

A private investigator has spoken out about the whereabouts of US TV host Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy, who was abducted from her home in February.

As anonymous tip spurred a ground search for Nancy Guthrie in Mexico, the private investigator thinks they're looking in the wrong place.

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The expert further said that authorities have their eyes on a subject in the kidnapping.

Speaking in the episode of Criminally Obsessed, licensed private investigator Bill Garcia also believes Nancy’s disappearance was a targeted kidnapping, not a random crime.

The expert said he believes Nancy was taken to Northern Arizona.

The fresh claims came after Pima County Sheriff's Department said, "The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance remains active and ongoing. When there is a significant update, it will be shared publicly."

The officials released the statement regarding information circulating online related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

Earlier on June 12, the department also issued a statement regarding information circulating online related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

They said, “We are aware of reports regarding an anonymous tip related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation that was provided to a group in Mexico. At this time, we have not been contacted by Mexican authorities.

“This investigation remains active and ongoing, and we will continue to follow up on any credible information.”

Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo
Mukhtar Ahmed Junejo is the Deputy News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over 10 years of experience. He specialises in real-time reporting on the British Royal Family and analyses monarchy transitions, internal dynamics, and global media narratives. He also covers high-profile celebrity news and international human-interest stories.