The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie, has deepened as new evidence comes to light. Nancy was last seen in the evening of January 31, when family members dropped her off at her home in Tucson, Arizona. Authorities believe she was taken against her will, with a doorbell camera at the house disconnected just before the time she went missing.
Concerns grew when members of her church alerted her family of her absence. The search began early on February 1, involving volunteers and federal officers from Border Patrol. More than a week later, police released footage of a masked individual reportedly seen at Nancy's home the night she disappeared, which has since sparked public calls for information about the suspect’s identity.
In addition to the disturbing video footage, police discovered blood on Nancy's porch—confirmed to belong to her—raising alarm over her health condition given her need for medication. Savannah and her family have made several emotional appeals, expressing desperation for her safe return and acknowledging the existence of ransom notes sent to media outlets. One of the noted deadlines for these ransom communications was set for February 5, confronting law enforcement with challenging circumstances as they continue their investigation without a clear suspect.
Savannah Guthrie publicly asked the alleged abductors for verification of her mother's well-being, saying, 'We need to know without a doubt that she is alive.' In her messages and through social media channels, Savannah has emphasized the urgency of the situation, combined with offers of a reward for pertinent tips that could lead to her mother’s safe return.
The community’s support has been palpable, but as the investigation unfolds, unanswered questions persist. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is actively looking into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance, but no suspects have yet been identified, necessitating a continued public plea for any information regarding Nancy’s location or condition.
Concerns grew when members of her church alerted her family of her absence. The search began early on February 1, involving volunteers and federal officers from Border Patrol. More than a week later, police released footage of a masked individual reportedly seen at Nancy's home the night she disappeared, which has since sparked public calls for information about the suspect’s identity.
In addition to the disturbing video footage, police discovered blood on Nancy's porch—confirmed to belong to her—raising alarm over her health condition given her need for medication. Savannah and her family have made several emotional appeals, expressing desperation for her safe return and acknowledging the existence of ransom notes sent to media outlets. One of the noted deadlines for these ransom communications was set for February 5, confronting law enforcement with challenging circumstances as they continue their investigation without a clear suspect.
Savannah Guthrie publicly asked the alleged abductors for verification of her mother's well-being, saying, 'We need to know without a doubt that she is alive.' In her messages and through social media channels, Savannah has emphasized the urgency of the situation, combined with offers of a reward for pertinent tips that could lead to her mother’s safe return.
The community’s support has been palpable, but as the investigation unfolds, unanswered questions persist. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is actively looking into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance, but no suspects have yet been identified, necessitating a continued public plea for any information regarding Nancy’s location or condition.
