In brief
Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been reported missing since Saturday night. Despite her physical ailments, authorities have highlighted concerns about possible foul play as search teams intensify their efforts to find her. Savannah Guthrie expressed gratitude for the support from the public as her family focuses on her safe return.
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities in Arizona are on high alert as they search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie. Last seen at her Tucson home around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, her family reported her missing shortly after noon on Sunday. Sheriff Chris Nanos noted that while Nancy suffers from certain physical ailments, there are no cognitive issues present.The search operation has been substantial, employing drones and search dogs to locate her. These efforts are bolstered by volunteers and the Border Patrol, with the homicide team also stepping in, which is unusual for missing persons cases. Nanos stated, This one stood out because of what was described to us at the scene and what we located just looking at the scene, signaling that foul play is a possibility not yet ruled out.Savannah expressed her gratitude for the public's support, stating, 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 Nancy.\
