The sheriff of Pima County, AZ said that authorities are treating the disappearance of the mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie as a crime.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing over the weekend after she was last seen by her family at about 9:45 p.m. on Saturday. Search and rescue teams have been unable to find her.
Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters on Monday, “We saw some things at the home that were concerning to us. We believe now, after we process that crime scene, that we do in fact have a crime scene, that we do in fact have a crime, and we’re asking for the community’s help.”
He added, “I think I told you she is very limited in her mobility. We know she didn’t just walk out of there. That we know. There are other things at the site…that indicate …she did not leave on her own. We know that.”
He declined to go into specifics.
The Today co-host said in a statement, “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. We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s office at 520-351-4900.”
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