Blood was found in the home of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie’s missing 84-year-old mom, according to a report Tuesday — with the local sheriff confirming they fear “a possible kidnapping or abduction.”
Law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times that the blood was found alongside signs of forced entry in the house in Catalina Hills, Arizona. It was not immediately confirmed who the blood belonged to.
Nancy Guthrie, who Savannah calls her “best friend,” was reported missing Sunday, hours after returning from dinner the night before.
“At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly [in the] middle of the night,” Pima County Sheriff’s Department spokesperson Kevin Adger confirmed to the LA paper.
“Detectives are looking into a possible kidnapping or abduction.”
Police also announced a $2,500 reward while asking for images, videos, or details that lead to the alleged abductor’s arrest.
Chris Nanos, the Pima County Sheriff, appealed directly to anyone involved.
“Just call us. Let her go. Just call us. The family will tell you, there’s no questions asked here,” he told NBC News. “We don’t need another bad, tragic ending.”
DNA evidence found at the home is being combed over, according to KVOA.
Nancy Guthrie left her car and cellphone at the scene, according to investigators who hope data from the phone might help point to when she was snatched, according to ABC News.
Nancy was reported missing at noon on Sunday after failing to show up for a church service.
She cannot walk more than 50 yards on her own and is reliant on life-saving medication, according to cops.
Here’s the latest on Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom
- Blood found in Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom’s home, which showed signs of forced entry: report
- Savannah Guthrie’s sister enjoyed dinner with their missing mom hours before alleged abduction: report
- Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers in heartfelt message as her mother remains missing
- Savannah Guthrie’s mom was likely snatched from her bed as she slept: police
The hunt is a race against time because the missing mom needs medication that could prove fatal if she goes 24 hours without it.
“We’re doing all we can to try to locate her,” Nanos said. “Every tool we have, we will use.”
