TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Savannah Guthrie, the co-anchor of the ‘Today’ show, is urgently appealing for prayers and assistance to find her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who authorities believe may have been kidnapped or taken against her will.
In a heartfelt social media post, Savannah expressed her gratitude for the prayers and urged the public to join in, saying, “Bring her home.” The situation is dire as Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos indicated that Nancy’s health is at risk due to her required medication, which must be taken regularly to avoid fatal consequences.
“It’s been better than 24 hours, and the family tells us if she doesn’t have those meds, it can become fatal,” Nanos emphasized during a news conference.
Nancy was last seen on Saturday night at her Tucson home, where she lived alone. Her absence was realized when a church member reported her missing. Family members immediately searched her residence and reported her disappearance to authorities. The investigation is ongoing, with the sheriff's office considering her disappearance more than just a missing persons case.
Nancy has limited mobility, prompting concerns that she may not have left her home voluntarily. Search efforts included drones and search dogs, with volunteers and Border Patrol also assisting. The FBI has offered support to local authorities in the search efforts. “We don’t see this as a search mission so much as it is a crime scene,” the sheriff stated, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
Residents in the affluent Catalina Foothills area have been alerted as search operations continue, reflecting the urgency of the case and the community's concern for Savannah Guthrie’s family.
In a heartfelt social media post, Savannah expressed her gratitude for the prayers and urged the public to join in, saying, “Bring her home.” The situation is dire as Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos indicated that Nancy’s health is at risk due to her required medication, which must be taken regularly to avoid fatal consequences.
“It’s been better than 24 hours, and the family tells us if she doesn’t have those meds, it can become fatal,” Nanos emphasized during a news conference.
Nancy was last seen on Saturday night at her Tucson home, where she lived alone. Her absence was realized when a church member reported her missing. Family members immediately searched her residence and reported her disappearance to authorities. The investigation is ongoing, with the sheriff's office considering her disappearance more than just a missing persons case.
Nancy has limited mobility, prompting concerns that she may not have left her home voluntarily. Search efforts included drones and search dogs, with volunteers and Border Patrol also assisting. The FBI has offered support to local authorities in the search efforts. “We don’t see this as a search mission so much as it is a crime scene,” the sheriff stated, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.
Residents in the affluent Catalina Foothills area have been alerted as search operations continue, reflecting the urgency of the case and the community's concern for Savannah Guthrie’s family.
