US authorities say they are investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of the broadcaster Savannah Guthrie, as a suspected crime.<\/p>\n
Savannah Guthrie is a US journalist and television presenter who co-anchors NBC’s Today morning programme.<\/p>\n
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters that investigators now believe Nancy Guthrie’s home near Tucson, Arizona, is a crime scene, and that the case is no longer being treated as a standard missing-person search.<\/p>\n
“We believe 100% right now she could not have walked away from that home,” Sheriff Nanos told CBS News.<\/p>\n
“I believe she was abducted, yes. She didn’t walk from there. She didn’t go willingly. We don’t believe that.”<\/p>\n
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her home on Saturday night and was reported missing on Sunday afternoon, according to authorities.<\/p>\n
Sheriff Nanos said Nancy Guthrie has limited mobility.<\/p>\n
Investigators do not believe she could have left the house without help. <\/p>\n
He added that Nancy Guthrie is “of sound mind” and that the disappearance is not linked to dementia.<\/p>\n
Sheriff Nanos later expanded on his remarks in an interview with CBS to \u2060say he believes Nancy Guthrie was abducted.<\/p>\n
Nancy Guthrie’s family is especially worried because she needs to take daily medication.<\/p>\n
“She’s 84, she needs \u2060her meds, \u2060her family needs her too,” Sheriff Nanos told reporters, imploring the public to send in tips.<\/p>\n
“This is not dementia-related, she is as sharp as a tack. The family wants \u2060everybody to know this isn’t somebody who just wandered off.”<\/p>\n
Savannah Guthrie did not appear on Monday’s broadcast of Today in the US.<\/p>\n
A statement read on-air thanked people for their support and urged anyone with information to contact the police.<\/p>\n
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