'Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy Guthrie possibly kidnapped, reported missing over the weekend

Trigger warning: This article has mentions of a possible abduction, reader’s discretion is advised.

TV personality, journalist, and former attorney Savannah Guthrie’s mother was reported missing during the weekend. The star reported that her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who is 84, was last seen in her home on January 31 in Catalina Foothills, north of Tucson, Arizona. As per the latest reports, the investigation is ongoing, and Nancy’s home is being investigated as a crime scene.

Read on to know more about the case.

Savannah Guthrie’s mother reported missing

According to a statement shared by People, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is being heavily investigated, and the police believe that a crime has taken place. She was last seen around 9:30 PM in her home in Arizona, after which no one has been able to get in contact with her.





The statement further added that, “At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly in the middle of the night. Taken against her will includes possible kidnapping or abduction.” The sheriff of the county further added that “We know, at least we believe, and I believe we know, she did not walk out of that home on her own.”

Possible abduction suspected

In the statement, it was also shared that while Guthrie’s physical mobility was limited, she was self aware and strong. “Here you have this lady who's got all her wits about her, she knows what's going on. So yeah, somebody came into that home, and I believe took her out there without her permission. It was against her will,” the statement further revealed.

It was also revealed that nearby security footage and CCTV clips are being analysed by the authorities to find out what happened on the night of January 31. The ‘Today’ show also covered Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, with Savannah’s longtime friend Jenna Bush Hager appearing on the show. She revealed that Nancy was on daily medications and needed all of them to function properly. “She’s without her medication so we are thinking of our dearest, dearest Savannah and her whole family right now. Our prayers obviously go out to Savannah and the entire family,” she added.

Savannah Guthrie’s statement

Regarding the issue at hand, Savannah was not present during the ‘Today’ show’s latest broadcast and issued a statement via the channel. Her statement read, “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 mom.”

Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.