UPDATE (11:46 a.m., Feb. 3):
Sheriff Nanos provided very little by way of new details at a press conference held Tuesday morning involving the case of missing woman Nancy Guthrie, mother of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Nanos said they were following all leads. He said that his team is done with the residence and have handed it back over to the family.
Nanos said they've gotten some DNA analysis results back, but nothing that would point to suspects.
PCSD is working with the FBI, who are providing analytical and tech support.
UPDATE (4:01 p.m., Feb. 2):
According to PCSD, investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from the home against her will, "which includes possible kidnapping or abduction."
UPDATE (9:20 a.m., Feb 2):
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos pleaded with community in a press conference on Monday morning to help in finding Nancy Guthrie, mother of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Nanos said circumstances at Nancy Guthrie's home have led them to consider it a crime scene.
"We saw some things at the home that were concerning to us," Nanos said. "We believe now after we processed that crime scene that we do in fact have a crime scene. That we do in fact have a crime. And we are asking the community's help."
Nanos said Nancy Guthrie is very limited in her mobility.
"She did not leave on her own, we know that," Nanos said.
Nanos said Guthrie is "of great sound mind."
"This is not dementia-related. She is as sharp as a tack," he said. "Her family wants everyone to know, this isn't someone who just wandered off."
Nanos said PCSD has Guthrie's cellphone. He said the family first learned she was missing after someone from her church called them to tell them their mom wasn't there.
"This is an 84-year-old lady who suffers from some physical ailments, has some physical challenges," Nanos said. "(She) is in need of medication, that if she doesn't have in 24 hours, it could be fatal."
UPDATE 11:00 P.M.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Nancy was last seen at her house around 9:30 Saturday night and was reported missing on Sunday by her family. PCSD is not ruling out that this is a crime based on the evidence they saw at the house. Nanos would not elaborate on what kind of evidence that was.
What is also concerning, he said, is that Guthrie does not have good physical health, but he said she does not have any mental issues. Nanos said they’re using aircraft, drones and search dogs to look for her, and their homicide detectives are also investigating.
“Maybe you’ve ran into her, maybe she wandered off and you ran into her. If you’ve seen her or anybody like her, call us,” Nanos said.
PCSD is going to be investigating throughout the night. They are using infrared and heat sensors to look for anybody in the area that could be her.
PCSD is encouraging people who know anything to call 88-CRIME or police.
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Pima County sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing vulnerable adult who has now been identified as the mother of Savannah Guthrie, a co-anchor of NBC’s Today Show.
Authorities say Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen the evening of Jan. 31 at her residence near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue. Deputies say it is unknown what clothing she may be wearing.
Guthrie is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has classified her as a missing vulnerable adult due to her age. Deputies say locating her quickly is a priority.
Anyone with information on Guthrie’s whereabouts is urged to call 911.
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Kenny Darr is a reporter for KGUN 9. He joined the team in January 2023. Before arriving in Arizona he was an Anchor and Reporter at KADN in Lafayette, LA. Share your story ideas with Kenny by emailing kenny.darr@kgun9.com or by connecting on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
