"Today Show" host Savannah Guthrie's mother is still missing, and police say time is ticking: Nancy Guthrie has been missing for three nights, with authorities suspecting she has been abducted or kidnapped. And she's on a crucial medication that requires her to take a new dose every day.
While Nancy Guthrie is mentally sharp, she's considered a vulnerable adult due to her age and limited mobility.
Former FBI special agent Nicole Parker spoke about the case on FOX News, predicting that Nancy Guthrie was likely taken by someone with "a deep grievance who knew her well and the structure of her home."
To that point, the Pima County Sheriff's Department in southern Arizona confirmed Nancy Guthrie "didn't just walk out" of her home, which is being considered a crime scene. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos noted Guthrie "couldn't walk 50 yards by herself."
Officials have also said that blood was found inside Nancy Guthrie’s home, but they have not confirmed who the blood belonged to. DNA tests are being conducted, police said, but they will take several days.
Initial search efforts covered the Catalina Foothills area using drones, aircraft, ground crews, and dog teams. However as of Monday, police said they have no solid leads on what happened, why, or where Nancy Guthrie is.
Savannah Guthrie, Nancy's daughter and co-host on NBC's "Today Show," has pleaded for help to bring her mother home, with colleagues and fans showing support and prayers for the family during this difficult time.
On Monday night, Savannah Guthrie took to Instagram to urge her followers to "please pray." Savannah also released a statement to the "Today show," which her colleagues read during the broadcast. "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."
Guthrie's co-host Carson Daly shared, "I hit my knees and prayed and I don't think I've ever prayed for anything harder in my life."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.