Police in the United States say they are still searching for answers days after the apparent abduction of the mother of a prominent US television news anchor, with no suspect or person of interest yet identified. Authorities believe 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was forcibly taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, over the weekend, prompting an intensive multi-agency investigation.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Saturday evening when family members dropped her off at her residence after dinner. Concern was raised the following morning when she failed to attend church and could not be reached. When relatives and police checked her home, they discovered signs that suggested foul play, including blood on the porch that was later confirmed through DNA testing to belong to her. Investigators also found that her doorbell camera had been disabled and that a mobile device linked to her medical pacemaker stopped transmitting data shortly after the suspected abduction.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, working alongside the FBI, has described the case as a suspected kidnapping and says all possible leads are being examined. Despite widespread media attention and extensive enquiries, officials say they have not yet identified a suspect. Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters that investigators are keeping an open mind and have not ruled anyone out as they continue to review surveillance footage, digital evidence and forensic findings.
The Guthrie family has made emotional public appeals, urging whoever is holding their mother to make contact and provide proof that she is alive. Savannah Guthrie said the family is willing to communicate but stressed that their primary concern is Nancy’s safety and wellbeing. Authorities have also confirmed that several ransom messages sent to media organisations are under investigation, though police say at least one was an apparent hoax and not connected to the abduction.
Health concerns have added urgency to the search, as officials say Nancy Guthrie requires regular medication and has limited mobility. Law enforcement agencies are appealing to the public for any information that could assist the investigation, noting that even small details could prove crucial. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to her safe recovery or the arrest of those responsible.
As the search continues, police say they remain hopeful that Nancy Guthrie is still alive and are urging anyone with information to come forward as the investigation enters its critical days.
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