In brief
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in Tucson on Saturday evening. Search efforts involving drones, search dogs, and volunteers are underway. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos indicated that the investigation is taking serious precautions due to potential concerns raised at the scene. Savannah Guthrie expresses gratitude for public support as the search continues.
Authorities in Arizona are searching for the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos provided updates during a press conference on Sunday, stating that Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at her Tucson area home, with her family officially reporting her missing around noon on Sunday. Despite some physical ailments, Nancy Guthrie does not suffer from cognitive issues, according to Nanos. Search and rescue teams, alongside volunteers and Border Patrol agents, have been deployed to locate her, utilizing drones and search dogs for the operation. The involvement of the homicide team is unusual for missing persons cases but was prompted by the nature of the situation, Nanos mentioned, indicating that he is not ruling out foul play. Savannah Guthrie issued a statement on Monday expressing gratitude for the public’s thoughts, prayers, and messages of support, emphasizing that their focus remains on the safe return of her mother.
