Blood discovered inside Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home has investigators treating her disappearance as a criminal matter, according to law enforcement sources.
The 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie vanished from her Tucson residence over the weekend under circumstances authorities now believe involve abduction.
Testing is underway to determine whose blood was found at the scene.
With each passing hour, concerns mount for Nancy’s safety—especially given her daily medication needs.
Authorities Believe Abduction Occurred
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News that investigators have ruled out the possibility Nancy simply wandered away from her home. She lives alone but doesn’t suffer from cognitive issues, though her mobility is limited.
Evidence points to something far more sinister: a middle-of-the-night abduction sometime over the weekend.
Nancy was last seen at her residence Saturday night. Her absence went unnoticed until Sunday morning when she failed to appear at church—a departure from her routine that immediately raised red flags.
Critical Time Window Under Investigation
Authorities have zeroed in on a three-hour window between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Sunday morning as the critical timeframe for Nancy’s disappearance.
Nancy’s family has made an urgent plea to neighbors: review your security footage from that period.
Sheriff Nanos emphasized that even seemingly insignificant details could prove vital to cracking the case.
Keep looking. You never know what you’ll see. Maybe it’s just a pair of headlights. But if you see something that just doesn’t seem right in that neighborhood, please let us know.
The sheriff explained his team is starting with this narrow window and will expand outward as needed. Investigators are prepared to download digital evidence from residents’ security systems personally.
Medical Concerns Add Urgency
Nancy requires daily medication, according to authorities. This medical need transforms an already dire situation into a race against time.
Law enforcement teams, alongside forensic analysts, have been methodically combing through Nancy’s home since Sunday. They’re searching for any clue—no matter how small—that might reveal what happened and where she might be now.
Blood evidence found inside represents a significant development in what authorities are now treating as a criminal investigation.
Savannah Guthrie Asks for Prayers
The “Today” show co-host broke her silence Monday, turning to Instagram to ask followers for support during this harrowing ordeal.
Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant. Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment. we need you.
Savannah’s heartfelt message painted a picture of Nancy as someone grounded in faith—making her church absence Sunday morning all the more alarming to those who know her well.
Reward Offered for Information
88-Crime, an Arizona-based nonprofit that partners with law enforcement agencies, has stepped forward with financial incentive for tips.
The organization is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest of anyone involved in Nancy’s disappearance.
This reward could motivate witnesses who might otherwise remain silent to come forward with crucial details.
What Residents Can Do
Authorities are urging anyone living near Nancy’s Tucson home to take action immediately:
- Review security camera footage from Saturday night into Sunday morning
- Focus especially on the 1-4 a.m. timeframe on Sunday
- Look for anything unusual—unfamiliar vehicles, headlights, people walking, or unexpected activity
- Contact law enforcement if you notice anything out of place, regardless of how minor it seems
- Preserve footage so investigators can download and analyze it properly
Sheriff Nanos stressed that investigators welcome any potential lead. What might seem irrelevant to a homeowner could be exactly the piece of evidence needed to solve Nancy’s disappearance.
Investigation Continues Around the Clock
Since Sunday, authorities have maintained a relentless search effort. Sheriff Nanos was scheduled to provide a public briefing Tuesday morning local time, potentially revealing new developments.
The discovery of blood inside Nancy’s home marks a turning point—transforming what could have been a missing person case into something investigators are treating as explicitly criminal in nature.
For Savannah Guthrie and her family, these are agonizing hours. Nancy’s faith community, television viewers across America, and countless others are now united in hope for her safe return.
Anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance should contact Pima County Sheriff’s Department immediately or call 88-Crime to provide tips that could qualify for the reward.