Search Ongoing for Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother in Arizona

In Tucson, Arizona, local officials continue their search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, after she was reported missing from her home on Saturday night. Authorities have indicated that her disappearance involves a crime.

According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her residence around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday. Sheriff Chris Nanos stated on Monday that there is evidence of a crime, although the specific circumstances were not initially detailed.

A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Office mentioned that it is believed Nancy Guthrie was forcefully taken from her home, suggesting a possible kidnapping or abduction. Nanos confirmed that she did not leave her home voluntarily. The Los Angeles Times reported that blood was discovered inside the residence and a law enforcement source mentioned seeing “blood drops” leading from the entrance toward the driveway.

Sheriff Nanos commented during an interview on MSNOW, clarifying that Nancy Guthrie was “physically removed from the home against her will,” though he did not disclose whether she had been harmed. He added that it is unclear if the person responsible for taking her was known to her.

Savannah Guthrie shared a statement on Monday thanking the public for their support and emphasizing her family’s focus on her mother’s safe return.

Timeline of Events:

• Saturday, 9:45 p.m.: Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home after being dropped off by family near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue. According to Sheriff Nanos, this was the last known sighting of her.
• Sunday, 11 a.m.: Nancy Guthrie was absent from her church service, prompting a churchgoer to inform her family, who then began searching for her at her home.
• Sunday, 12 p.m.: Family members contacted 911 to report her missing.
• Sunday, 8:55 p.m.: Search efforts launched by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, involving helicopters, infrared cameras, and drones. Evidence found at her home heightened concerns, according to Sheriff Nanos.
• Monday, 9:17 a.m.: Sheriff Nanos stated that a crime scene had been processed and confirmed that a crime had occurred. He noted the search operation’s transition to a crime scene investigation.

Nancy Guthrie has limited mobility and requires daily medication, absence of which could lead to fatal consequences. Sheriff Nanos emphasized the urgency of finding her, given her age and medical needs. He described her mental state as sharp despite her physical challenges.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts.

Any information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance can be reported to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.