A residential street in the Tucson foothills saw increased law enforcement activity following the report that Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was missing. Neighbors said the presence of patrol vehicles and investigators marked a noticeable change from the area’s typically quiet environment.
Residents described the neighborhood as calm and primarily occupied by long-term homeowners. One neighbor noted that the area includes open desert terrain near the roadway. Authorities have stated that Guthrie used a cane for mobility, a factor investigators are considering as they review the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
After Guthrie was reported missing, law enforcement agencies expanded their response. Neighbors were asked to review doorbell and home security camera footage, and aerial units were used as part of search and review efforts. Officials later confirmed that evidence collected at the residence led investigators to narrow the timeframe under review.
Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that information gathered indicated Guthrie did not leave the home on her own. As a result, the residence was processed as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. Authorities have not released details regarding the evidence and have emphasized that the investigation is active. No arrests have been announced.
Officials also noted that Guthrie was mentally alert and independent, though she required daily medication. The FBI has joined local authorities in the investigation. Law enforcement continues to request assistance from the public and encourages anyone with information to contact authorities. Family members have requested privacy as the investigation proceeds.