Tucson, AZ – Savannah Guthrie, anchor of NBC’s Today show, is calling on the public for prayers and support after the sudden disappearance of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, in Tucson, Arizona. Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills, and a criminal investigation is underway.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen Saturday night when her family brought her home from dinner around 9:30 p.m. She went to bed as usual, but when she did not attend church the following morning, a family member and church member went to check on her around 11 a.m. A 911 call reporting her missing was made shortly after noon on Sunday, prompting homicide detectives to respond to the scene.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos described the scene at Nancy Guthrie’s home as “very concerning” and said there are indications she was removed from her house against her will. “This isn’t somebody who wandered off,” Nanos said, noting that Nancy Guthrie is in “great sound mind” and “sharp as a tack,” though she has limited mobility and cannot walk long distances. Investigators are treating the case as a criminal matter rather than a medical or dementia-related disappearance.

The exact time of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance remains unknown, and law enforcement has not released details that could compromise the investigation. DNA evidence collected at the home is currently under analysis. While Savannah Guthrie’s high profile as a national news anchor raised questions about a potential kidnapping-for-ransom scenario, Sheriff Nanos said investigators are not currently pursuing that theory, though it has not been completely ruled out. Authorities are also considering, but not confirming, the possibility of a home invasion or robbery.

Time is critical, according to Sheriff Nanos, because Nancy Guthrie takes essential daily medications that could be life-threatening if missed. Despite the urgency, officials say there is no indication of a threat to the wider public.

The investigation involves a large team of local law enforcement agencies, supported by the FBI and other technical resources. Authorities are reviewing security camera footage from the Guthrie home and neighboring properties and analyzing digital evidence including cellphone data, license plate readers, and other surveillance sources. The US Border Patrol has also deployed a K-9 team to assist in the search. Investigators are urging the community to submit any information or footage that may help locate Nancy Guthrie, and a tip line has been established with a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Savannah Guthrie traveled to Tucson after learning of her mother’s disappearance. On Today, she expressed gratitude for the support her family has received and emphasized that the family’s focus remains on the safe return of her mother. “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support,” she said. “Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom.”

On Instagram, Guthrie shared a heartfelt post, describing her mother as “a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant,” and asked followers to join her family in prayer. “Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment. We need you,” she wrote, concluding with a solemn message: “Bring her home.”

The bond between Savannah Guthrie and her mother has been well-documented. During Nancy Guthrie’s 80th birthday celebration on Today, Savannah praised her mother for her integrity, resilience, and faith. She spoke of Nancy Guthrie’s strength in raising three children after the death of her husband and her determination in facing life’s challenges with unwavering courage and dedication.

As the search continues, law enforcement remains optimistic but underscores the urgency of public assistance. Sheriff Nanos concluded, “We take a very strong regional approach to law enforcement in this community… I really believe that we’ll find her.”

Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has prompted a nationwide outpouring of concern, as family, friends, and viewers of Today hope for her safe return. Authorities are urging anyone with information, no matter how small, to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Office immediately.

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