No suspect yet in apparent abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mother | Arizona

Authorities in Arizona have still not identified a suspect in the investigation surrounding the apparent abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the elderly mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie.

In a statement posted on X, the Pima county sheriff’s department said that detectives are continuing to speak with anyone who may have been in contact with Nancy Guthrie and are working with the Guthrie family.

“At this point, investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case,” the department wrote. “Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Mrs Guthrie.”

The statement added: “While we appreciate the public’s concern, the sharing of unverified accusations or false information is irresponsible and does not assist the investigation.”

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on Sunday after a family member received a call from a member of her church saying that she wasn’t there. After searching for Guthrie at her home near Tucson, her family members reported her missing to local authorities. She is believed to have been last seen around 9.30pm on Saturday night.

On Monday evening, Savannah Guthrie posted on Instagram asking people to pray for her mother’s safe return. “Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant,” she wrote. “Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment. We need you.”

Arizona law enforcement previously said they believe that Guthrie was taken from her home against her will. “She is very limited in her mobility, we know she didn’t just walk out of there, that we know,” Chris Nanos, the Pima county sheriff, said. “There were other things at the scene that indicate that she did not leave on her own.”

According to the Los Angeles Times, citing two law enforcement sources, there were signs of forced entry and blood found at the residence in the Catalina Foothills area where Guthrie was last seen.

Savannah Guthrie, who has co-anchored NBC’s Today show since 2012, has cancelled plans to travel to Milan to cover the Olympic opening ceremony. She is currently in Arizona with her family.