Authorities are actively searching for Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, after she was reportedly taken from her Tucson, Arizona home over the weekend against her will. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos emphasized the urgency of finding Nancy, highlighting her need for medication, which is critical for her health.
Last seen on Saturday night, Nancy was reported missing the following day when a local church contacted family members about her absence. Family members subsequently searched her home and called 911 for assistance.
Search efforts initially included the use of drones and search dogs, supported by volunteers and Border Patrol personnel, but were scaled back by Monday as the focus shifted from a search to a crime scene investigation.
Investigators noted signs of forced entry and various personal items, such as Nancy’s cellphone, wallet, and car, remained at her home, raising suspicions of a nighttime kidnapping. Surveillance footage and data from local cellphone towers are being analyzed as part of the investigation, but law enforcement has yet to identify a suspect or a motive.
In a poignant plea, Savannah Guthrie has been actively seeking community support as she remains in Arizona. In a social media post, she urged her followers to pray for her mother’s safe return. This heart-wrenching situation is compounded by a family history of loss; Savannah's father passed away when she was just 16, leaving her mother to keep the family together during difficult times.
Savannah, who grew up in Tucson and has been part of 'Today' since 2011, has taken time away from her show to be with her family during this crisis.
Last seen on Saturday night, Nancy was reported missing the following day when a local church contacted family members about her absence. Family members subsequently searched her home and called 911 for assistance.
Search efforts initially included the use of drones and search dogs, supported by volunteers and Border Patrol personnel, but were scaled back by Monday as the focus shifted from a search to a crime scene investigation.
Investigators noted signs of forced entry and various personal items, such as Nancy’s cellphone, wallet, and car, remained at her home, raising suspicions of a nighttime kidnapping. Surveillance footage and data from local cellphone towers are being analyzed as part of the investigation, but law enforcement has yet to identify a suspect or a motive.
In a poignant plea, Savannah Guthrie has been actively seeking community support as she remains in Arizona. In a social media post, she urged her followers to pray for her mother’s safe return. This heart-wrenching situation is compounded by a family history of loss; Savannah's father passed away when she was just 16, leaving her mother to keep the family together during difficult times.
Savannah, who grew up in Tucson and has been part of 'Today' since 2011, has taken time away from her show to be with her family during this crisis.
