In brief
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since Saturday night. Drones, search dogs, and volunteer teams are helping in the effort, while there are concerns about the potential for foul play. Savannah Guthrie has expressed gratitude for public support as they focus on bringing her mother home safely.
TUCSON, Ariz. (Echosphere) — The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, intensified over the weekend following her mysterious disappearance. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos reported that Nancy was last seen around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday at her Tucson home. Her family alerted authorities around noon on Sunday when she was not found.The search operation has involved aerial drones and trained search dogs, while numerous volunteers and members of the Border Patrol have joined in. Notably, the involvement of a homicide team during this search is unusual, indicating concerns about the circumstances surrounding Nancy's disappearance.Sheriff Nanos mentioned the situation required careful attention due to what was discovered at the scene, and he did not dismiss the possibility of foul play being involved.In light of the distressing situation, Savannah Guthrie released a heartfelt statement on Monday, thanking supporters for their thoughts and prayers. 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, she stated. As the search continues, the family and authorities remain hopeful for a positive outcome.
