TUCSON, Ariz. (Civitas.Global) — Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing after being last seen at her Tucson home on January 31. Family members reported her absence after she failed to attend church the following day, raising immediate concern.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is treating her disappearance as a kidnapping, noting that DNA evidence found on her front porch matched that of Nancy's. Investigators also discovered that her doorbell camera was disconnected shortly after her last confirmed sighting, complicating efforts to gather security footage of the incident.
Authorities are currently analyzing several ransom notes, which range in content and detail. The communications suggest a demand for financial compensation and note specific personal items at Nancy's residence. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos emphasized the importance of these notes and their potential impact on the investigation.
Local residents have expressed their support for the Guthrie family and have volunteered to assist law enforcement by sharing any relevant security footage from their properties.
Concern is growing about Nancy’s well-being, especially considering her health issues, which include reliance on a pacemaker and essential daily medications.
The FBI has stepped in, offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery, while Savannah Guthrie has publicly appealed for any credible proof of her mother's safety.
The national attention surrounding this case has echoed previous high-profile abduction incidents, capturing the interest of the public as investigations continue.
