Nancy, the mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie, has gone missing, leading to a flurry of police activity in her Tucson, Arizona neighborhood. Residents were taken aback by the sudden surge of law enforcement presence in the usually serene Catalina Foothills area.
A neighbor, who chose to remain anonymous, shared their account with azcentral, painting a vivid picture of the unfolding scene. On Sunday night, the street was alive with flashing police lights, and a helicopter hovered above, illuminating the neighborhood in a way that was far from the norm.
Nancy’s residence, valued at approximately $1 million, is nestled in this affluent community, where the usual sounds are those of friendly morning greetings, the patter of dogs’ feet, and the whir of bicycle wheels. The neighbor noted that such a large police presence was exceptionally out of character for the area.
This unusual activity came into sharper focus on Monday, when Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos held a press conference, confirming, “We do in fact have a crime scene.” This announcement added a layer of gravity to the situation, as prior to this, there was ambiguity over whether foul play was involved.
Details remain sparse, but it is known that detectives uncovered unsettling evidence at Nancy’s home, prompting the involvement of the FBI. As the investigation continues, the community remains on edge, grappling with the mystery surrounding Nancy’s disappearance.
Before that confirmation, it was unclear whether police suspected foul play. Scant details of ‘concerning’ evidence found by homicide detectives in Nancy’s home and the FBI being made aware of the disappearance were all that had been revealed.
During the press conference, Nanos explained that Nancy ‘is very limited in her mobility. She did not just walk out of there.’
‘There are other things at the scene that indicate she did not leave on her own,’ the sheriff continued.
NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, was reported missing on Sunday. Police have said that her home is being investigated as a crime scene
Nancy was last seen near her $1 million home in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills area on Saturday night. Neighbors described the chaotic scene as police searched for her on Sunday
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos held a press conference on Monday morning and explained that Nancy has limited mobility and left important possessions at her home
Authorities have deployed drones and helicopters with infrared cameras in the search for Nancy. Her missing person poster is pictured
Nancy’s phone, wallet and car were all still at her home when police began looking for her and detectives searched her property.
She also disappeared without taking the medicine she needs to survive with her, Nanos said.
A source close to Savannah Guthrie told the Daily Mail that it did not seem like Nancy had chosen to leave her home of her own accord.
Police said that although Nancy has mobility issues, she does not suffer from dementia or cognitive decline.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office has asked residents of the Catalina Foothills to check doorbell cameras and house cameras for anything that looks suspicious and call it in.
Jeff Lamie, another one of Guthrie’s neighbors, said it was strange for her to disappear in such a quiet area.
‘It’s a very safe neighborhood. This is highly unusual, and we are very concerned about her,’ he told azcentral.
Lamie added that police have been going door-to-door to ask people if they can review footage from their doorbell cameras and search their backyards.
Savannah is pictured embracing her mother in 2020
Police said that although Nancy has mobility issues, she does not suffer from dementia or cognitive decline. This picture of her enjoying a drink was posted by her daughter on Instagram
Nancy (bottom right) is pictured with Savannah (top right) and her siblings
He also said that a volunteer rescue group has been combing the area, looking through the brush and desert on Sunday night, in addition to the police search.
Nancy was last seen near her home on Saturday night, around 9.45pm. She was reported missing by family members around noon on Sunday.
Neighbor Paul Arnaud said he heard Nancy vanished shortly after being dropped off from a church function by a friend on Saturday night, and the alarm was raised after she failed to turn up for Sunday service the next morning.
Customs and Border Patrol have joined the search because of the relative proximity of Nancy’s home to the Mexican border, which is located about 75 miles away.
Helicopters with infrared cameras and drones have been deployed in the search.
Savannah was not at work on Monday but issued a statement through NBC Today, which she hosts, saying: ‘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.’
