UPDATE: The search is intensifying for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, who was kidnapped from her home in Catalina Foothills, just north of Tucson, Arizona. Authorities confirmed she was last seen at approximately 9:30 PM on Saturday, July 15, 2023.
According to Pima County Sheriff Nanos, investigators believe Nancy was taken from her residence against her will. “We have an 84-year-old woman who went to bed Saturday night and come Sunday morning, she’s gone,” the sheriff stated. “She did not walk out of that home on her own.” The house has been marked as a crime scene, indicating a serious criminal act occurred.
The sheriff further elaborated, stating, “At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly in the middle of the night.” Nancy Guthrie struggles with mobility, raising concerns that she could not have left her home independently.
Sheriff Nanos emphasized the urgency of the situation, revealing that the investigation has already collected biological evidence for analysis. “What we have done is we have taken what we believe is biological DNA type evidence, and we are submitting it to our labs,” he said. Authorities are also working to acquire home security footage from the neighborhood to aid in the investigation.
In a touching tribute on social media, Savannah described her mother as her “heart and everything.” She expressed her love for Nancy in an Instagram post celebrating her 78th birthday, stating, “Thank you, God, for her 78 beautiful years!”
The community has rallied around the Guthrie family, with many fans offering assistance to the police. However, Sheriff Nanos cautioned, “We really do have an obligation to protect the integrity of this investigation.”
Nancy, a grandmother of at least two, was reported missing after a friend noticed her absence from church services on Sunday morning. This alarming development has captured national attention as the search for Nancy continues, with local authorities urging anyone with information to come forward immediately.
As the investigation unfolds, updates will be provided as police work tirelessly to locate Nancy Guthrie and bring her home safely.
