Sheriff Says Nancy Guthrie Went to Bed Before Abduction; Family Pleads for Clarity
Sheriff Says Nancy Guthrie Went to Bed Before Abduction; Family Pleads for Clarity
Authorities pursue leads in the Tucson case of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's mother, with family urging contact from any possible abductors.
Authorities in Tucson are pursuing leads in the case of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie who vanished from her home on Jan. 31. A sheriff indicated that Nancy Guthrie went to bed the night she disappeared, suggesting she may have been abducted overnight. Officials have acknowledged reports of a ransom note, though it has not been independently confirmed.
Family members, including Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, have posted pleas for information. In a video posted by Savannah, Camron Guthrie said the family is waiting for contact from the person or people who took their mother, adding, 'We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward.' The siblings spoke about their mother's fragile heart and need for medicine, emphasizing the emotional toll on the entire family. A tearful earlier video addressed the alleged note and expressed readiness to listen.
Nancy Guthrie is described as 5'5" tall, about 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Authorities have asked anyone who saw her or who has information about her whereabouts to contact the Tucson Police Department or local authorities.
Sheriff Chris Nanos became visibly moved while discussing the case, saying there is always hope, and that the community should stay vigilant. Investigators are actively following leads and reviewing security footage, phone records, and any tips that arise from the public.
Support for Savannah Guthrie has continued to pour in from colleagues. Hoda Kotb recently returned to Today to help cover the story and offer solidarity with the Guthrie family, asserting that the entire team is heartbroken and determined to find Nancy.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. The investigation remains active, and officials say updates will be shared as they become available.
