FBI now linked to disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy, 84, Today reveals, after homicide detectives were called in
NBC’s Today program stated that the FBI was ‘aware’ of the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother after homicide detectives were called.
The morning show featuring Guthrie stars made the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her home in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday night the top story of Monday morning.
NBC’s chief crime expert Tom Winter said: ‘Given the nature of those present at the scene, the FBI is also aware of this case.
‘That’s what has them so worried.’
Winter added: ‘As we do with every investigation, we are withholding some details to ensure the investigation can progress without us interfering.’
No further details were shared regarding the ‘relevant evidence’ found at Nancy’s home. Today, it was revealed that Customs and Border Patrol joined sheriff’s deputies in finding Nancy, whose home is near the Mexican border.
Drones and a sheriff’s plane were deployed to track him down.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the search for Nancy is still considered a search and rescue operation, but foul play cannot be ruled out.
Guthrie, who returned to Today last week after taking a break following throat surgery, was not at work Monday.
In a statement via Today, she spoke for the first time about her mother’s disappearance.
Today we welcome Savannah Guthrie with her 84-year-old mother, Nancy, who disappeared from her home in Arizona on Saturday night. The disappearance was the biggest news of Monday’s show
Today’s host Craig Melvin said Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance was ‘deeply personal’ for the show’s hosts and crew, and shared a statement from Savannah Guthrie herself.
As host Craig Melvin discussed the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, co-host Sheinelle Jones looked concerned as she watched.
Guthrie said: ‘I want to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers and messages of support. Our focus right now is the safe return of our beloved mother.
‘We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s office at 520-351-4900.’
Investigators said Nancy showed no signs of cognitive problems at the time of her disappearance.
Host Craig Melvin Revealing how close the story was to the Today team, he told viewers: ‘This worries us very much.
‘We don’t usually get involved in a scene like this, but this is very worrying.’
Melvin opened the broadcast by saying Nancy’s disappearance was “deeply personal” for the Today hosts and their staff.
