Authorities in Arizona said late Sunday that they are searching for the mother of NBC “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, who was reported missing over the weekend in the Tucson area.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at her residence near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue, north of Tucson, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
Authorities confirmed Monday morning that a criminal investigation is ongoing.
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A relative contacted authorities around noon Sunday to report her missing, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
“We’re pretty much just throwing everything at this that we can. Guthrie is 84 years old and is not of good physical health, and so naturally that’s a great concern,” Nanos told reporters later Sunday. He added that conditions at the home raised “some concerns for us as well.”
“This is very concerning to us. We don’t typically get the sheriff out at a scene like this,” Nanos said. “But it’s very concerning what we’re learning from the house. And so we’ll just continue. The detective’s homicide team is out right now looking at the scene as well.”
Nanos confirmed that the missing woman is Savannah Guthrie’s mother. He said she is of “good sound mind” but has physical ailments that limit her mobility.
Investigators are not ruling out foul play, the sheriff said, noting that the circumstances were serious enough to involve the department’s criminal investigation unit.
Authorities are using helicopters, infrared cameras and drones in the search. The sheriff has also enlisted assistance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, NBC News correspondent Tom Winter reported.
Savannah Guthrie released a statement Monday morning on NBC’s “Today” show.
“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 mom,” the statement said. “We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.”
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