The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has triggered an urgent investigation in southern Arizona, with local authorities now saying they believe a crime has been committed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the night of Saturday, January 31, at her home in the Catalina Foothills, a residential area north of Tucson, Arizona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to law enforcement officials, she went to bed that evening and was discovered missing the following morning. Since then, a large-scale search effort has been underway, involving local law enforcement, search-and-rescue teams, and investigators from the Pima County Sheriff\u2019s Department. As of now, Nancy Guthrie has not been located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities Say Disappearance Is \u201cHighly Concerning\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Monday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos publicly addressed the case, confirming that investigators believe Nancy Guthrie did not leave her home voluntarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAt this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will,\u201d Sheriff Nanos said during a press briefing. \u201cTaken against her will includes possible kidnapping or abduction.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added that the circumstances surrounding her disappearance strongly suggest outside involvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe have an 84-year-old woman who went to bed Saturday night and came Sunday morning, she\u2019s gone,\u201d Nanos said. \u201cWe know \u2014 or at least we strongly believe \u2014 she did not walk out of that home on her own.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the sheriff, Nancy Guthrie\u2019s age, mobility limitations, and mental clarity make it unlikely that she wandered away voluntarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Law Enforcement: \u201cShe Did Not Leave on Her Own\u201d
Sheriff Nanos emphasized that Nancy Guthrie was mentally sharp and fully aware of her surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe is really just as sharp as a tack,\u201d he told People. \u201cShe knows what\u2019s going on. That is also what makes this so concerning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have stated that Nancy relied on a cane to walk and would not have been able to travel far without assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe couldn\u2019t walk 50 yards by herself,\u201d investigators noted, reinforcing the belief that her disappearance involved outside intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Search-and-Rescue Efforts Continue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since the report of her disappearance, a large search-and-rescue operation has been conducted in and around the Catalina Foothills neighborhood. The area is known for its rugged desert terrain, including cactus, mesquite trees, rocky ground, and open scrubland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite extensive searching, no confirmed sightings or physical traces of Nancy Guthrie have been found in the surrounding desert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because of the lack of evidence suggesting she walked away, authorities shifted focus from a missing-person search to a potential criminal investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reports of Blood Found Inside the Home<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times, citing law enforcement sources, reported that blood had been found inside Nancy Guthrie\u2019s home. According to the report, there were also signs of forced entry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials have not publicly confirmed whose blood was found, and investigators stressed that the presence of biological material does not automatically indicate a fatal outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pima County Sheriff\u2019s Department confirmed that what they described as \u201cbiological DNA-type evidence\u201d has been collected and is being analyzed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have declined to release further details, citing the sensitivity of the ongoing investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Security Footage Under Review<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As part of the investigation, law enforcement is reviewing home security footage from the neighborhood. Residents in the area have been asked to examine their Ring cameras and other surveillance systems for anything unusual during the overnight hours between Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sheriff Nanos stated that every available investigative tool is being used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re doing all we can to try to locate her,\u201d he said. \u201cEvery tool we have, we will use.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reward Offered for Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Pima County Sheriff\u2019s Department announced a reward of up to $2,500 for information, images, or video that leads to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for Nancy Guthrie\u2019s disappearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information \u2014 no matter how small it may seem \u2014 to come forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neighbor Describes \u201cStrange\u201d Scene Near the Home<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the investigation continues, a neighbor has spoken publicly about the unusual circumstances surrounding the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Morgan Brown, who lives approximately a quarter-mile from Nancy Guthrie\u2019s home, told Us Weekly that the neighborhood has been unsettled since the disappearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Brown, several dark-colored vans with tinted windows were seen in the area near Nancy Guthrie\u2019s home after she was reported missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere were a lot of dark vans with blacked-out windows,\u201d Brown said, noting the visible law enforcement presence during the investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Neighborhood Surrounded by Desert<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brown also described the geography of the area, which investigators initially considered during early search efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf you step two feet off the road, you are basically in the thick of the cactus,\u201d Brown explained. \u201cIt\u2019s not gated at all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The surrounding terrain is rugged and unforgiving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s desert-y,\u201d Brown said. \u201cScrubby mesquite trees and cactus and rocks everywhere.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While some initially wondered whether Nancy Guthrie might have wandered into the desert, Brown said that idea did not align with what neighbors know about her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe walks with a cane,\u201d Brown said. \u201cI can\u2019t imagine why she would do that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Quiet Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to residents, the Catalina Foothills neighborhood is generally calm and uneventful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere are quite a few retirees and people who have lived in the neighborhood for a while,\u201d Brown said. \u201cYou don\u2019t hear of a lot of weird stuff in the neighborhood.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That sense of normalcy has made the case even more disturbing for those who live nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Concern for the Guthrie Family<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brown acknowledged that the disappearance has prompted widespread concern, not only for Nancy Guthrie but also for her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Savannah Guthrie, one of the most recognizable faces on American morning television, has not made public statements about the case beyond respecting law enforcement\u2019s process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI can\u2019t imagine what someone would want with an 84-year-old woman,\u201d Brown said. \u201cIt\u2019s horrible news.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities have not suggested a motive, and investigators have cautioned against speculation while the case remains active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Law Enforcement Urges Public Patience<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Officials have stressed that many details cannot yet be released, as doing so could compromise the investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sheriff Nanos reiterated that the department\u2019s priority is finding Nancy Guthrie alive and bringing clarity to her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is an ongoing investigation,\u201d he said. \u201cOur goal is to bring her home.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Case Still Unfolding<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As of now, Nancy Guthrie remains missing. The investigation continues, with law enforcement pursuing all leads and analyzing evidence collected from the home and surrounding area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities continue to urge the public to report any relevant information and to avoid spreading rumors or unverified claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Guthrie family has received widespread support, with many expressing hope for Nancy\u2019s safe return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Pima County Sheriff\u2019s Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thoughts and prayers remain with the Guthrie family as the search continues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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