Authorities are concerned that the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, host of NBC’s “Today” show, may have been forcibly taken and is in urgent need of her medication to prevent any health complications. Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her residence in the Tucson, Arizona area on Saturday evening and was reported missing by her family the following day. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the possibility of her being abducted, as she lived alone and had limited mobility, indicating she likely did not leave on her own accord.
Sheriff Chris Nanos emphasized that Nancy Guthrie is mentally sound and not suffering from dementia, making it unlikely that she wandered off. The authorities, along with the FBI, are appealing to the public for any information that could aid in locating her. While details of the investigation remain limited, officials are actively searching for Guthrie using drones, search dogs, and support from volunteers, Border Patrol, and the homicide team.
Nanos stressed the importance of finding Guthrie promptly as she requires daily medication for her well-being. The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and remains hopeful for her safe return. Savannah Guthrie, currently in Arizona, expressed appreciation for the community’s thoughts and prayers. She reminisced about her mother’s love for Tucson and the relaxed lifestyle it offered, as portrayed in a previous news segment filmed with Nancy Guthrie.