Today Show Host Savannah Guthrie's Mother Reported Missing as Cops Mount Desperate Search in Arizona: Grave Concern'

"The 84-year-old mother of NBC's TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has been reported missing in Arizona as law enforcement drones and K-9 teams join a desperate search. Nancy Guthrie was last seen late Saturday evening at her home outside Tucson, according to local authorities. Her family reported her missing around noon Sunday, said Chris Nanos, the Pima County sheriff. Nanos told reporters that what deputies encountered at the property immediately raised alarms."

"Homicide detectives were called in to process the home, NBC News reported, a step the sheriff acknowledged is not standard in missing persons cases, adding that foul play could not be ruled out at this stage. This one stood out because of what was described to us at the scene and what we found and located just in looking at the scene, he said, adding that investigators felt grave concern."

"The Guthrie family confirmed the investigation in a brief statement to the network, saying: We can confirm this is a missing persons case, and the family is working closely with local law enforcement. They also thanked the public for the outreach, thoughts and prayers and urged anyone with information to contact authorities. Nancy Guthrie is described as 5 ft., 5 in. tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes."

Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of NBC TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing near Tucson after last being seen late Saturday evening. Family reported her missing around noon Sunday and Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said deputies encountered concerning conditions at the home that prompted homicide detectives to be called and investigators to be gravely concerned; foul play has not been ruled out. Search efforts include drones, aircraft, helicopters, Customs and Border Protection, and search-and-rescue dogs. The family confirmed the missing persons case, thanked the public, and urged anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff's Department. Nancy Guthrie is described as 5 ft. 5 in., 150 pounds, brown hair, blue eyes.

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