Savannah Guthrie Speaks Out After Her Mom Is Reported Missing in Arizona

Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother Nancy was reported missing in Arizona over the weekend, and now a search is underway.

Guthrie skipped the “Today” show on Monday, and Sheinelle Jones subbed in alongside Craig Melvin.

Craig told the audience, “We want to get right to what is a deeply personal story for us. Nancy Guthrie, Savannah’s beloved mother, has been reported missing in Arizona."

Savannah, 54, shared a statement with “Today” that read, “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. We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520) 351-4900.” 

Later on "Today," Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle shared that Nancy does not have her daily medications.

Jenna revealed that Nancy needs the medications “for survival."

She added, “We are thinking of our dearest, dearest Savannah and her whole family right now. Our prayers obviously go out to Savannah.”

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos gave an update on Monday morning, saying, "We do in fact have a crime scene... and we are asking the community for help."

He continued, "This is an 84-year-old lady who suffers from some physical ailments... is in need of medication that if she doesn't have in 24 hours it could be fatal."

Nanos confirmed there were cameras at the home, and they are "looking through that."

The sheriff asked if anyone has seen or heard anything to call 911. Nanos insisted, "We don't need another bad tragic ending, we need some help."

When a reporter asked if they believe this was a targeted crime, Nanos replied, "We don't know that."

Another journalist asked if there is an "active threat" to the community. Nanos said, "We don't have any indication that the public is in any danger."

One reporter wanted to know if Savannah had any threats against her. The sheriff said they are in touch with the journalist's security team, but said, "We are not going to dismiss any angles, but right now, immediately, we don’t know of anything like that."

During a previous press conference held on Sunday, Nanos told reporters Nancy was last seen at her Catalina Foothills home around 9:30 p.m. Saturday night. Authorities received a 911 call around noon on Sunday.

He said the scene at her home was “very concerning” and of “grave concern.” He said foul play has not been ruled out, and that homicide detectives are also investigating.

Nanos insisted, “I hope we find her safe and sound, but we can’t ignore what’s in front of us."

Search crews are using airplanes, drones, helicopters, and search-and-rescue dogs to try and find the missing senior.

Nanos told reporters that Nancy has “no cognitive issues at all. She’s very alert, she’s of good, sound mind.”

He added she does have some “physical ailments."

Nancy appeared on the “Today” show multiple times over the years, most recently in November when Guthrie hosted a segment about her hometown of Tucson.