The FBI is ‘aware’ of the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie‘s 84-year-old mother, NBC’s Today show said, after homicide detectives were called in.
The morning show on which Guthrie stars made the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance from her home in Tucson, Arizona, their top story on Monday morning.
NBC’s top crime expert Tom Winter said: ‘The FBI is also aware of this case… given the nature of what was found at the scene
‘That’s what has got them so concerned.’
Winter added: ‘We are withholding some details, as we would do with any investigation, to make sure the investigation could go forward without us interfering in it.’
No further details of the ‘concerning evidence’ found at Nancy’s home have been shared. Today revealed that Customs and Border Patrol have joined sheriff’s deputies in the hunt for Nancy, whose home sits close to the Mexican border.
Drones and a sheriff’s plane have been deployed to try and track her down.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the search for Nancy is still being treated as a search and rescue operation but was unable to rule out the possibility of foul play.
Guthrie, who returned to Today last week after a period of absence following throat surgery, spoke out for the first time about her mother’s disappearance in a statement issued via Today.
Today host Savannah Guthrie with her 84-year-old mother Nancy, who went missing from her Arizona home on Saturday night. The disappearance was the top story on Monday’s show
Today host Craig Melvin said Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance was ‘deeply personal’ to the hosts and crew of the show and shared a statement from Savannah Guthrie herself
Host Craig Melvin looked concerned as he discussed the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy, as co-host Sheinelle Jones looked on
She said: ‘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.
‘We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone, anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s office at 520-351-4900.’
Investigators said Nancy was not showing any signs of cognitive issues around the time of her disappearance.
Host Craig Melvin conveyed how close to home the story was to the Today team, telling viewers: ‘This is very concerning to us.
‘We don’t typically get involved at a scene like this, but it’s very concerning.’
Melvin opened the broadcast by saying Nancy’s disappearance was ‘deeply personal’ to the hosts and crew of Today.
