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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing from her Catalina Foothills home outside Tucson, Arizona, authorities said Sunday. The case has prompted a large search and raised concern because of her age and health.
What authorities have released so far about the disappearance
Pima County deputies said they got a 911 call around noon on Sunday reporting Nancy Guthrie missing. Sheriff Chris Nanos spoke at a news briefing and said investigators have “concerns” about the scene at her residence.
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Officials confirmed Ms. Guthrie was last seen on the evening of Jan. 31 at her home in the Catalina Foothills area. Deputies have not said what she may have been wearing when she disappeared.
Quick timeline
- Evening of Jan. 31: Last known sighting at her Catalina Foothills residence.
- Sunday around noon: A 911 caller reported her missing to Pima County authorities.
- Sunday press conference: Sheriff Chris Nanos provided limited details and expressed concern.
Search and investigation: rescue effort underway
The sheriff’s office classified the case as a search and rescue operation. Because of Ms. Guthrie’s age and health, deputies are treating her as a missing vulnerable adult.
Investigators said they are actively looking for her but are also not eliminating the possibility of foul play. Officials declined to release detailed information about the scene, citing the ongoing investigation.
How Nancy Guthrie is described
- Age: 84 years
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches
- Weight: About 150 pounds
- Hair and eyes: Brown hair and blue eyes
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Office immediately. Call (520) 351-4900 with tips or sightings.
Family response and Savannah Guthrie’s situation
The Today show confirmed the missing persons report. The program told reporters the family is “grateful for the outreach, thoughts and prayers” as the search continues.
Savannah Guthrie, 54, has co-anchored Today since 2012. She joined NBC News in 2007 as a legal analyst and correspondent. She recently returned to work after vocal cord surgery and was absent from Monday’s broadcast amid the family emergency.
