• Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, is reported missing from the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson.
  • Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says concerning circumstances were found at her home; homicide detectives are assisting.
  • Search and rescue teams are conducting ground and air searches. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

Search under way in Catalina Foothills

Pima County authorities say 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing from her Catalina Foothills home. Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters Nancy Guthrie was last seen near the intersection of Skyline and Campbell around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31.

A family member called 911 about noon on Sunday, Feb. 1, to report her missing, according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.

Concerning circumstances at home

Sheriff Nanos said investigators found “concerning circumstances” inside the residence. Homicide detectives have been notified and are assisting with the investigation, though Nanos emphasized the response is being treated as an active search and rescue operation at this time.

Officials have not ruled out foul play and continue to pursue all leads. The department is asking anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts to contact law enforcement immediately.

Search efforts and description

Search and rescue teams are operating both on the ground and by air in and around the Catalina Foothills neighborhood. The sheriff’s office described Nancy Guthrie as approximately 5-foot-5 and 150 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.

Authorities released a photo of Nancy Guthrie through the Pima County Sheriff’s Department as part of the missing-persons effort.

How to help

Anyone who saw Nancy Guthrie, or who has information related to her disappearance, is asked to call 911. Tips can be crucial in the early hours of a missing-person investigation.

About Nancy Guthrie and Savannah Guthrie

Local officials identified the missing woman as the mother of Savannah Guthrie, the co-anchor of NBC’s Today. Officials have not released details about Savannah Guthrie’s involvement or any public statements from her at this time.

What’s next

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate and coordinate the search. Homicide detectives will remain involved as investigators piece together the circumstances found at the home.

Authorities stress the importance of community assistance. Anyone with relevant information should contact 911 immediately so investigators can follow up and keep search efforts focused and timely.

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