What a Neighbor Says About Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance – New Details Emerge

What a Neighbor Says About Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance – New Details Emerge

The quiet desert foothills of Arizona have become the backdrop for a deepening mystery that has left a family frantic, a neighborhood shaken, and investigators racing against time.

On Sunday, February 1, news emerged that Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie, had gone missing in Arizona. A neighbor is now speaking out about the unusual circumstances surrounding the disappearance of the 84-year-old woman.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos described the situation as "very concerning," emphasizing that investigators are not excluding the possibility of foul play. Savannah was absent from the "Today" show on Monday, February 2, and it has been confirmed that she is in Arizona while authorities continue their investigation.

Neighbor Morgan Brown, who lives just a quarter-mile from Nancy, said, "There were a lot of dark vans with blacked-out windows. There were a lot of cop cars there at first, and then it was vans, so I assumed that maybe they came across something." He noted that neighbors were asked to review home security cameras for unusual activity, with investigators focusing on a window between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Morgan described the neighborhood as lacking sidewalks, with streets leading directly into the surrounding desert. Authorities speculated that Nancy might have wandered into the desert, but Morgan pointed out that Nancy uses a cane, making that unlikely. The area is rugged, covered in mesquite trees, cacti, and rocks.

The Pima County Sheriff's Office described Nancy as a vulnerable adult with fragile physical health, though she has no cognitive impairments. She relies on daily medication, and missing a dose for more than 24 hours could be dangerous. Nancy was last seen on the evening of Saturday, January 31. Her daughter Annie was the last family member to see her, and nothing unusual was observed in her behavior. The family realized she was missing around 11 a.m. on Sunday, after a church member called when she did not show up for service. Police were notified at 12:15 p.m.

Authorities now believe Nancy likely did not leave on her own. "This is an 84-year-old lady who is safe in her own home, asleep, and she is taken. That should never happen," Sheriff Nanos said, describing her home as a crime scene. An insider confirmed that Nancy’s belongings—including keys, ID, purse, and phone—were left behind, supporting the idea that she did not voluntarily leave.

Neighbors expressed shock and concern, with some speculating that the disappearance could be linked to Savannah Guthrie. Customs and Border Protection have become involved due to the home’s proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border. Sheriff Nanos said, "We're gonna pull all the stops and go at all angles. We really do hope it's a search and rescue mission, and we find her, and she's safe and sound."

Savannah Guthrie released a statement through co-anchor Craig Melvin on the "Today" show, thanking everyone for their support and urging anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff's Office at 520-351-4900. Fans and the public have taken to social media expressing concern and sharing theories about Nancy’s disappearance.

Nancy Guthrie, widowed after her husband Charles passed away in 1989, has three children: Savannah, Annie, and Camron. The family remains anxious but hopeful for her safe return.