Captor Targeted Nancy Guthrie, Sheriff Says as Search Persists
Captor Targeted Nancy Guthrie, Sheriff Says as Search Persists
Authorities say the abductor had a target, as the Tucson search enters its third week, with neighbors and the Today show showing support.
In Tucson, Arizona, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie — mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie — was taken from her home in the early hours of February 1. The case has stretched into its third week as investigators pursue leads and public tips alike. A sheriff involved in the investigation said the suspect ‘had a target’ and that the designation has made the case ‘tough’ to solve, underscoring the challenge authorities face as they keep the search active. The evolving understanding of the case has kept local residents vigilant and drawn national attention to the neighborhood where Guthrie was abducted.
Neighbors around Guthrie’s community have turned to visible signs of hope, decorating trees and mailboxes with yellow ribbons as a 'sentiment of hope' amid the ongoing search. The quiet displays have become a communal message of support for the Guthrie family and a reminder that people are paying attention to every lead and tip that could bring Nancy Guthrie home.
Television program Today is joining the outpouring by decking its Studio 1A with yellow ribbons and roses in a gesture of solidarity with Savannah Guthrie and her family while the search for Nancy Guthrie remains active. The coordinated community actions reflect the broader public interest in the case and the persistent concern for the missing woman, as authorities continue to pursue every possible lead and new information.
