TUCSON, Ariz. — A motive remains unknown as the search intensifies for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, who investigators say appears to have been kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home.
Here’s a timeline of the mysterious case:
Saturday, Jan. 31
The 84-year-old was last seen at 9:45 p.m. Saturday when she was dropped off at her home by her children, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
Sunday, Feb. 1
Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was abducted in her sleep early Sunday morning, according to the sheriff’s department.
The exact time of her apparent abduction is not clear. The sheriff noted that Nancy Guthrie could die without access to her medication in 24 hours.
Around 11 a.m. Sunday, someone who attends church with Nancy Guthrie called the family to report that the 84-year-old never made it to services, the sheriff said.
Relatives responded to Nancy Guthrie’s home to search for her and then they reported her missing around noon, authorities said.
Monday, Feb. 2
The sheriff pleaded with the public for help at a news conference on Monday, calling the home a “crime scene” and saying Nancy Guthrie “did not leave on her own.”
Savannah Guthrie — who is in Tucson — spoke out on social media on Monday, saying, “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. … Bring her home.”
Tuesday, Feb. 3
Nanos faced reporters again on Tuesday, offering little new information and saying Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts and a potential motive were still unknown.
The sheriff’s office did confirm on Tuesday that it is reviewing possible ransom notes as part of the investigation.
Wednesday, Feb. 4
The sheriff said Wednesday that no suspect has been identified.
Anyone with information is urged to call 911 or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.
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