In brief
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on Sunday after not being seen since Saturday night at her Tucson home. Local authorities, including the Pima County Sheriff, are employing drones, search dogs, and volunteer teams in the search. There are concerns of foul play, prompting unusual involvement from the homicide team in the investigation. Savannah Guthrie expressed gratitude for public support in a statement.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Authorities in Arizona are actively searching for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s 'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed at a news conference that Nancy was last seen at her home in the Tucson area around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, with her family reporting her missing around noon on Sunday.Nancy is known to have some physical ailments, but according to Nanos, she does not have any cognitive issues. The search teams are employing both drones and search dogs to locate her. Additionally, the local Border Patrol and volunteer groups are assisting in the efforts, while the homicide unit's involvement has raised concerns, though Sheriff Nanos noted that such cases typically do not require their participation.“This one stood out because of what was described to us at the scene and what we located just looking at the scene,” Nanos stated, indicating that foul play has not been ruled out.In a public statement, Savannah Guthrie extended her appreciation for the support her family has received, saying, “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support. Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear Nancy.” The community remains hopeful for a positive outcome.
