An Arizona sheriff’s department on Feb. 4 said that people should not share “unverified accusations” in response to reports about “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, who went missing over the weekend.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her Tucson, Arizona-area home on Jan. 31, officials said. She was reported missing the next day. Officials have described her home as a crime scene and have suggested that she may have been abducted.
“At this point, investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case,” Pima County Sheriff’s Department said in a Feb. 4 statement posted on X. “Detectives continue to speak to anyone who may have had contact with Ms. Guthrie.”
The sheriff’s office said its detectives are working closely with the Guthrie family and warned that posting or sharing false accusations doesn’t help the investigation.
“While we appreciate the public’s concern, the sharing of unverified accusations or false information is irresponsible and does not assist the investigation,” the office added. “No suspect or person of interest has been identified at this time.”
Nancy Guthrie was described by officials as having some physical health issues and limited mobility. She does not have any cognitive problems, Sheriff Chris Nanos said in a news conference earlier this week.
In a Feb. 2 post on Instagram, Savannah Guthrie asked the public for prayers. Since her mother went missing, the host has not appeared on the “Today” show.
“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant. raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment,” the “Today” co-host wrote in the post.
