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Authorities in Arizona have launched a search operation for the mother of well-known U.S. news anchor Savannah Guthrie, who vanished over the weekend under suspicious conditions.
According to local sheriff Chris Nanos, Nancy Guthrie, age 84, was reported missing on Sunday from her residence in Pima County. The announcement was made during a press conference.
“We are certain she didn’t leave voluntarily,” stated Nanos on Monday, noting that her home is being investigated as a “crime scene.”
The sheriff emphasized that Guthrie, who has mobility challenges and lacks essential medication, needs urgent help. He urged the public to come forward with any information that could assist in locating her.
Nanos also clarified, “She is of sound mind… The family wants everyone to know that this isn’t a case of someone simply wandering off.”
Nanos would not go into detail about what evidence had been discovered at the home, saying only that investigators determined “we do in fact have a crime.”
Security cameras at the home were also being examined, he said.
On Sunday, he had said that homicide investigators were a part of the probe.
Savannah Guthrie, 54, is one of the US’ most well-known news personalities and is co-host of NBC’s flagship Today Show morning program. She was born in Melbourne, but moved to Arizona as a young child.
During Monday’s broadcast, co-anchor Craig Melvin said the story was “deeply personal”. In a statement from Guthrie reported on air, she thanked law enforcement for their work on the case and encouraged anyone with information to contact police.
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