Sheriff believes Savannah Guthrie’s mother was kidnapped: ‘She didn’t leave alone’ & more related news here

“Today” host Savannah Guthrie’s mother is still missing Monday night after being taken from her home in Arizona more than a day earlier, according to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who said the investigation into her alleged kidnapping is ongoing.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday around 9:30 p.m. near her home, where she lives alone in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, the sheriff said.

When asked if Guthrie was kidnapped, Nanos told CNN’s Erin Burnett: “I’ve been doing this for 50 years. I have a feeling.”

Evidence found at the scene also indicates that Guthrie was taken from her home in the middle of the night against her will, said Nanos, who did not provide further details about the case.

The sheriff also declined to comment on whether any evidence indicates Guthrie was injured, saying, “I really can’t talk about that right now.”

“We also believe she was taken from her bed, but we cannot explain why,” Nanos told CNN in an email on Monday. Authorities do not know what time Guthrie was taken, Nanos added.

Guthrie has mobility issues and does not receive daily medication that is essential to maintaining his health, according to Nanos.

“The family has told us that going 24 hours without those medications could be fatal, and here we are with more than 30 hours,” Nanos said Monday night.

“This is not related to dementia. She is as sharp as a tack,” Nanos said Monday. “The family wants everyone to know that this is not someone who just left.”

When Guthrie didn’t show up for church Sunday morning, a church member called her family, who came to her house around 11 a.m. to look for her, the sheriff said. A family member called 911 around noon Sunday to report her missing, Nanos said.

According to Nanos, homicide detectives were sent to Guthrie’s home, in a non-standard measure. And what detectives found at the scene was “very disturbing,” the sheriff said.

“We believe now, having processed the crime scene, that we do in fact have a crime scene, that we do in fact have a crime,” Nanos said during a news conference Monday. No additional updates are expected Monday, according to the sheriff’s department.

Authorities have Guthrie’s cell phone, Nanos said, and have He described the circumstances as suspicious.

Nanos says authorities have received many tips but “nothing specific” about the investigation. Downloading footage from the home’s security cameras is now the top priority for investigators, Nanos told CNN.

Private companies such as Google and Apple have also offered their help, Nanos added.

A reward of up to $2,500 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a person or people involved in the disappearance, according to a poster from the nonprofit 88-Crime shared by the sheriff’s department Monday night.

The sheriff’s office has also set up a tip line, urging the public to share information with investigators, and said it is looking for photos and videos that could help with the investigation.

“Every detail matters. Even small tips can make a difference,” the department said in a Facebook post.

While local authorities are leading the investigation, FBI agents across Arizona are “fully engaged” and are providing numerous technical resources to local authorities, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CNN.

Agents are helping with data analysis from cellphone towers near Guthrie’s home, the source said, which is an FBI specialty often volunteered to support missing persons and fugitive cases.

Local and federal authorities are searching nearby residences and businesses for security camera footage that could help identify a possible suspect, the source said.

Search and rescue teams were also dispatched, including volunteers, dogs, border patrol agents and helicopters.

Police do not believe there is a threat to the public, Nanos said.

“Everyone just wants to know that they can go out and enjoy their community and come home and be safe at night in their rooms, sleeping in bed, and this lady was not able to achieve that,” Nanos said Monday. “We need her back. We need to find her, and time is very critical.”

The “Today” show began with the news Monday morning and shared a statement from Savannah Guthrie, who said, “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers and messages of support. At this time, our focus remains on the safe return of our beloved mother.”

“We thank authorities for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.”

Guthrie reiterated his gratitude for the public’s support on Instagram Monday night.

“Thank you for joining your prayers with ours for our dear mom, our dear Nancy,” he wrote.

She described her mother as “a woman of deep convictions, a good and faithful servant” and asked her followers to “lift up your prayers with us and believe with us that they will lift her up at this very moment.”

Then, the “Today” host quoted the Bible: “He will keep in perfect peace those whose hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord,” ending her publication with a solemn message: “Bring her home.”

NBC Anchor Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Is Missing

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Savannah Guthrie, whose father died before her senior year of high school, has spoken highly of her mother and their close relationship.

When the anchor was offered her first news job in Butte, Montana, at the age of 21, her mother encouraged her to take on the role, despite the distance from home.

“It’s not because she didn’t want me to stay. Of course she wanted me to stay,” the “Today” host recalled. “But she says, ‘I’m not going to stand in the way of your dreams.’”

This story has been updated with additional information.