Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing from her Arizona home. Authorities are investigating and urging the public to help.
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What Happened to Savannah Guthrie’s Mother?
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing from her home in Arizona, according to local authorities.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed during a late Sunday news conference that Nancy Guthrie was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night near her residence in the Catalina Foothills area outside Tucson. A family member contacted 911 around noon Sunday to report her missing.
Why Are Authorities Concerned?
While officials stated that Nancy Guthrie has some physical ailments, they emphasized that she has no known cognitive issues, making her disappearance especially concerning.
Sheriff Nanos also noted that “the scene at the house has some concerns for us,” though he declined to provide further details. Because of those concerns, detectives from the homicide unit are involved, and authorities have not ruled out foul play at this stage of the investigation.
When Did the Search Begin?
The search effort intensified overnight after the missing-person report was filed Sunday. By early Monday, law enforcement had mobilized an extensive response.
The case became national news Monday morning when the “Today” show led its broadcast with the update.
Where Is the Search Focused?
Search and rescue efforts are concentrated in and around Pima County, Arizona, particularly near the Catalina Foothills neighborhood where Guthrie lives.
Authorities have deployed:
Search-and-rescue volunteers
K-9 units
Border Patrol agents
Helicopters
“We’ve pretty much just thrown everything at this as we can,” Sheriff Nanos said.
How the Family and Public Are Responding
Savannah Guthrie shared a statement on Monday expressing gratitude for the public’s support:
“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 mom.”
The family and law enforcement are urging anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.
Guthrie has spoken publicly in the past about her close relationship with her mother, crediting her encouragement as instrumental in launching her journalism career.
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What Happens Next?
As the search continues, authorities say updates will be shared as soon as new information becomes available. For now, the focus remains on bringing Nancy Guthrie home safely.
This is a developing story.
