“Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother has been reported missing from her home in Arizona and local authorities say they suspect foul play.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday night at her residence in a community northeast of Tucson, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Office.
On Monday morning, Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that detectives had transitioned their investigation from a missing person case to a criminal case.
“We actually have a crime scene, we actually have a crime,” Nanos said at a news conference.
“She didn't leave alone, we know that,” he said. “His mobility is very limited.”
On Sunday night, Nanos said her disappearance did not appear to be a typical missing person case and that his department had already sent homicide detectives to her home.
“What we are learning from home is very worrying,” Nanos said at Sunday night's news conference. He declined to comment on specifics, however, noting that Guthrie was “of sound mind” and had no cognitive problems.
“This is not someone who just left,” Nanos reiterated Monday morning.
On Monday morning, the “Today” hosts shared a statement from Savannah Guthrie that thanked viewers for their “thoughts, prayers and messages of support.”
“At this time, our focus remains on the safe return of our beloved mother,” the longtime “Today” personality and journalist wrote on behalf of her family. He encouraged anyone with information about his mother's location to contact the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
“Today” co-anchor Jenna Bush Hager said Monday morning that Nancy Guthrie needed certain medication she seemed to lack.
“We are doing everything we can to try to locate her,” Nanos said.
