The mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie has been reported missing from her home in Arizona and local authorities say they are concerned.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday night at her residence in a community northeast of Tuscon reported, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office.
Sheriff Chris Nanos said her disappearance didn’t appear to be a typical missing person’s case, sharing that homicide detectives had already been dispatched to her home.
“It’s very concerning what we’re learning from the house,” Nanos said at a news conference late Sunday. He declined to comment on details, however he pointed out that Guthrie was of “good, sound mind” with no cognitive issues.
On Monday morning, “Today” hosts shared a statement from Savannah Guthrie that thanked viewers for their “thoughts, prayers and messages of support.”
“Right now our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom,” the longtime “Today” personality and journalist wrote on behalf of her family. She encouraged anyone with information on her mother’s location to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
Jenna Bush Hager, a co-host of “Today,” said Monday morning that Nancy Guthrie required certain medication that she appeared to be without.
“We’re doing all we can to try to locate her,” Nanos said.
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