TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie spoke out on Monday after her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie was apparently abducted from her home in Arizona.
Savannah didn’t show up for work on Monday. She gave a statement to her colleagues to read on-air.
“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. We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.”
The FBI is now involved in the missing person’s case. Kidnapping is a federal crime.
Nancy was last seen in her $1 million Catalina Foothills home around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 31.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office received a call from Nancy’s church when she didn’t show up on Sunday morning.
Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators found “disturbing signs” at her home. He said she had limited mobility and she did not leave home on her own.
“She was very limited in her mobility… We know she didn’t just walk out of there,” Sheriff Nanos said during a press conference on Monday.
He said foul play couldn’t be ruled out based on the scene inside the home.
Nancy’s purse, cell phone, wallet, and medication were found inside the house. Her car was parked at the house.
“We believe now that we do in fact have a crime scene… This is an 84-year-old lady who suffers from some physical ailments… is in need of some medication. Medication that if she doesn’t have in 24 hours, it could be fatal.”
Nanos said Nancy showed no signs of dementia or cognitive decline.
He said she is “sharp as a tack,” and she did not wander off.
Nancy’s husband died of a heart attack when Savannah was 16. Savannah has 2 older siblings.
"She did not leave on her own."
Sheriff Chris Nanos on the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. pic.twitter.com/mzgO5W71vr
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