Police in Arizona say the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, is now being treated as a possible crime. What started as a search has become a serious investigation.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson late Saturday night. When she did not attend church the next morning, family members were alerted and police were called. Officers began searching the area by land and air, and neighbors noticed police vehicles, unmarked vans, and helicopters in the neighborhood.
Investigators say Nancy likely did not leave on her own. She has limited mobility, uses a cane, and would have struggled to walk far, especially in the rugged desert terrain. Police also confirmed that her phone, purse, and identification were left behind at the house. Because of these factors, the home is now being treated as a crime scene.
Police have described Nancy as mentally sharp, with no cognitive issues, but physically fragile. She relies on daily medication, and missing doses could be dangerous. Authorities are focusing on the overnight hours as the most likely time she disappeared and are reviewing security camera footage from nearby homes.
Savannah Guthrie has thanked the public for their prayers and support and asked anyone with information to contact local authorities. Police say the investigation is ongoing, and even small details could be critical in helping bring Nancy Guthrie home safely.
