Police Investigate Annie Guthrie's Home Again – Here's What We Know

An elderly woman vanished from her quiet Arizona home. Days later, the case has reached the highest levels of power — and now, the president says clues are emerging.

Police quietly descended on the Tucson home of Annie Guthrie in recent days. This chilling development comes as the frantic search deepens for her missing mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Her sudden disappearance has rattled a famous family and stunned a nation.

Video shared by NewsNation national correspondent Brian Entin on X shows investigators moving deliberately through the property for nearly three tense hours. This is an unmistakable sign that authorities are no longer just looking — they are digging.

The renewed activity suggests detectives are chasing fresh leads or re-examining disturbing evidence as the race intensifies to locate Nancy alive.

Last Known Moments Before She Vanished

Annie, the sister of "TODAY" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was confirmed as one of the last family members to see Nancy before she vanished without a trace.

According to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, Annie and other relatives dropped the elderly woman off at her Tucson, Arizona, home between 9:30 and 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, after what was supposed to be an ordinary family dinner.

"We have a start point," Chris said during a press briefing. "The family took her home from dinner at about 9:30 to 9:45. So we would back that up to even say 9 or 8:30 p.m. to start looking."

At the time, Annie reported no immediate concerns about her mother's condition. But unease turned into panic the next morning when Nancy failed to appear at church — something loved ones say was completely out of character. Authorities were contacted around 11 a.m. on Sunday, February 1.

From Missing Person to Criminal Case

What began as a missing persons report swiftly escalated into something far darker. Sheriff Chris confirmed that Nancy's home showed signs of forced entry, and investigators have not ruled out foul play.

Chris stated that, due to the condition of the scene, authorities believe Nancy did not leave voluntarily, and the case is now being treated as a crime rather than a routine search mission.

As the investigation widened, Annie and her husband, Tommaso Cioni, were photographed publicly for the first time a few days ago since the nightmare began. The couple was spotted driving through Tucson on Tuesday, keeping a noticeably low profile.

Images published by Page Six show Annie shielding her face with a pink hoodie as she exited their residence. Tommaso, meanwhile, pulled his sweatshirt over his nose and hid behind dark sunglasses — a visual that only fueled speculation and whispers.

Confusion over Who Saw Her Last

While early reports identified Annie as the last person to see Nancy, authorities later clarified that it was actually Tommaso. Investigators say he dropped Nancy off at her home around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, following the family dinner.

Police continue reconstructing Nancy's final hours — and those closest to her remain central figures as detectives painstakingly search for answers. Despite mounting public speculation, authorities insist no suspects have been named.

On Wednesday morning, the Pima County Sheriff's Department issued a firm statement to TMZ pushing back on swirling rumors. "We have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case," the department said. "Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Mrs. Guthrie. We are also awaiting additional forensic results."

They also rejected claims that a vehicle tied to the case had been seized. "We are not confirming the car being seized; we are unsure where that reporter is getting that information."

Blood, a Note, and Federal Involvement

The denial followed a report from journalist Ashleigh Banfield, who cited a law enforcement source claiming Tommaso — Savannah's brother-in-law — may be under investigation and that surveillance cameras at Nancy’s home had been destroyed.

NewsNation later released an unsettling video appearing to show a trail of blood near the front steps of Nancy's house. Authorities have since confirmed the blood belongs to Nancy.

Adding another terrifying layer, TMZ reported receiving what is believed to be a ransom note demanding payment for Nancy's safe return. Law enforcement has not verified its authenticity, but the FBI is now assisting local authorities in analyzing the message.

With no arrests and no confirmed suspects, the Guthrie family has turned to the public — and possibly their mother's captors — in a raw, emotional appeal.

In a video posted to Instagram, Savannah appeared alongside her siblings Annie and Camron. "We received your message, and we understand," Savannah said. "We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her." She added, "This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us — and we will pay."

Meanwhile, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said in a brief update on X that the investigation into Nancy's disappearance was "ongoing," with follow-up efforts continuing at "multiple locations." The department also stated that no suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles had been identified, and that a press conference would be called "if any significant developments occur."

'We're Closing In,' Trump Says

As the investigation stretched into a critical phase, President Donald Trump weighed in with a startling update. Speaking on Friday, February 6, he suggested federal agencies may be closing in on answers.

The President said authorities were making strong progress in the case and suggested investigators had developed promising leads that could lead to answers in the near future.

When questioned about whether efforts might extend beyond U.S. borders, he rejected that framing, saying the focus was not on searching but on reaching a resolution.

He added ominously, "A lot's taken place in the last couple of hours. A lot of things have happened with regard to that horrible situation."

For now, Nancy remains missing — and a family, and a nation, wait in agonizing suspense.