A source close to the Guthrie family refuted questions about how Nancy Guthrie was discovered missing on Sunday, February 1, saying key details of the timeline were reported incorrectly.

Early reports indicate that Nancy Guthrie was scheduled to attend an in-person church service in Tucson that morning. reported missing After she didn’t show up. According to family members, this statement is not accurate.

Sources told Fox News that for years, starting with the coronavirus pandemic, Nancy and a small group of close friends had a regular Sunday routine that didn’t involve attending church in person. Instead, these people will gather in each other’s homes and watch New York church services via livestream.

The ceremony was broadcast live from a New York church and was attended by: Savannah GuthrieThe daughter of longtime “Today” show co-host Nancy Guthrie.

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Undated photo of Nancy Guthrie and Savannah Guthrie provided by NBC. (Courtesy of NBC)

On Sunday, February 1, Nancy expected to go to a friend’s house to watch the live broadcast, as she did every week. When she failed to arrive, members of the friend group became worried.

According to sources, one of the friends contacted Anne – Nancy’s daughter and Savannah Guthrie’s sister – to report that Nancy had not shown up and that she could not be found.

Sources stressed that contrary to some reports, Nancy had never planned to attend the Tucson church service that day and said the misunderstanding led to confusion about the circumstances surrounding her when she was first reported missing.

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On Sunday, February 8, 2026, a Pima County Sheriff’s Department vehicle pulled up in front of Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Arizona. (AP Photo/Ty O’Neill)

Savannah Guthrie made an emotional public plea for help as the search intensified, calling the situation a “desperate moment” as authorities investigate a ransom note linked to her mother’s disappearance.

Savannah urged anyone with information to come forward as investigators grapple with the looming deadlines listed in the note, which authorities have not publicly confirmed.

The deadline outlined in the alleged ransom note passed Monday night without any evidence of life or a resolution.

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FBI agents search Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson on Friday, February 6, 2026. Guthrie was last seen Saturday night as the investigation into her disappearance continues. (Kate Ramirez, Fox News Digital)

at the same time, Pima County Sheriff’s Department It said it was pursuing “new leads” in the case, but confirmed investigators have not identified any suspects, persons of interest or vehicles in connection with Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.

A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Monday evening that “the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie remains active.”

“We understand this case involves significant public interest; however, investigators need time and space to conduct their work. If relevant information becomes available, we will share it,” the spokesperson added.

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The department said no press conference was currently scheduled but noted that one would be held if there were significant developments.

Sheriff’s officials also confirmed that active law enforcement officers will continue to be at Guthrie’s residence overnight into Tuesday as part of the ongoing investigation, including expanded search efforts and follow-up on new leads.

“To maintain the integrity of the criminal investigation, details of the process will not be released at this time,” authorities said.

Officials highlighted the scale of the public response so far.

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“Thousands of calls have been received to multiple tip lines and investigators are continuing to review these calls,” the spokesman said.

Anyone who believes they have information that may help 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, homicide and immigration crime. Send story tips to [email protected].