The Today show has always sold itself as a tight-knit family, and that bond is showing in a very real way right now.
As the search continues for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, her colleagues — both current and former — have been publicly surrounding her with messages of hope, prayer, and urgency.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing by her family in Tucson, Arizona, on Sunday.
She was last seen a day earlier, and what initially looked like a missing-persons case has quickly taken on a more serious tone.
Concern Grows After Disturbing Discovery at Home
Authorities confirmed that homicide detectives are now involved after what they described as “concerning” evidence was found at Nancy Guthrie’s home.
While officials have not detailed what was discovered, they made it clear that the situation is being treated as a potential crime.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters that investigators have established a crime scene and are not ruling anything out.
“We do in fact have a crime scene, and we do in fact have a crime,” he said during a press conference on Monday morning.
Messages of Hope Flood Social Media
As news of the investigation spread, Savannah Guthrie’s Today show colleagues began using their platforms to show support — and to ask the public for help.
Hoda Kotb was one of the first to post, sharing a simple image of the word “hope” with no caption.
Shortly after, she uploaded a photo of Savannah with her mother taken on the Today set, accompanied only by a prayer emoji and a heart.
The message was subtle, but the meaning was unmistakable.
Co-Hosts Urge the Public to Step Forward
Craig Melvin echoed that sentiment, posting the same photo of Savannah and Nancy Guthrie on Instagram.
In his caption, he offered prayers and included a direct appeal to viewers.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Savannah and her family,” he wrote, encouraging anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520) 351-4900.
Willie Geist also used his Instagram Story to make a heartfelt plea, asking followers to reach out to authorities if they knew anything at all about Nancy’s whereabouts.
Weekend Anchors Amplify the Search
The support extended beyond the weekday anchors.
Saturday Today co-host Peter Alexander shared a screenshot of the show’s report on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, plainly stating that Savannah’s mother had been reported missing in Arizona.
Laura Jarrett, who works alongside Alexander on weekends, reshared the same report, helping to push the message to even more viewers as search efforts intensified.
Massive Search Underway in Tucson
Law enforcement has launched an extensive search across the Tucson area, focusing on the Catalina Foothills neighborhood.
Crews are using dogs, drones, and even a sheriff’s department airplane in an effort to locate the missing woman.
Despite the scale of the operation, officials have not yet identified any clear leads.
Sheriff Pushes Back Against Wandering Theory
Sheriff Nanos was firm in dispelling any suggestion that Nancy Guthrie may have simply wandered away.
He described her as mentally sharp and fully aware.
“She’s sharp as a tack,” he said, adding that the family wants the public to understand this is not a case involving confusion or cognitive decline.
While Nancy is considered a “vulnerable adult,” deputies stressed that designation is tied largely to her age and physical mobility issues — not her mental state.
Description of the Missing Woman
Authorities describe Nancy Guthrie as standing about five feet five inches tall and weighing roughly 150 pounds. She has brown hair and blue eyes.
What she was wearing at the time she disappeared remains unknown.
Investigators continue to urge anyone who may have seen her or noticed anything unusual to come forward immediately.
What’s Next?
As the investigation continues, Savannah Guthrie’s colleagues are doing everything they can to keep attention on the case, blending public appeals with quiet messages of solidarity.
For now, the focus remains on finding Nancy Guthrie — and on hoping that answers come soon.
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