Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, over the weekend of Jan. 31–Feb. 1, and President Donald Trump has promised her family any assistance needed to locate her.
“I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family’s, and Local Law Enforcement’s, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY,” the President wrote in a Feb. 4 Truth Social post, according to NBC News.
“We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely,” Trump continued. “The prayers of our Nation are with her and her family. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT NANCY!”
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing Feb. 1 after she did not attend her weekly church service, according to NBC.
Chris Nanos, the sheriff of Pima County, said blood was found inside Nancy Guthrie’s home after the apparent abduction, according to FOX News. He also said that Nancy Guthrie has a health condition that could be fatal if she misses a dose of a daily medication.
A ransom note was sent to TMZ Feb. 3 demanding a substantial sum in bitcoin. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has said via X that it is aware of “possible ransom note(s).” However, the department said it has yet to identify a suspect.
Savannah Guthrie, a practicing Protestant Christian, posted a plea for prayers on Instagram.
“we believe in prayer,” she wrote on the post. “we believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. we believe in goodness. we believe in humanity. above all, we believe in Him.”
“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,” she continued. “raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment.”
“we need you,” she wrote.
As of Feb. 5, there are still no suspects in the case.
Churches around the country have been hosting prayer services for Nancy Guthrie’s safety, and the “Today Show” has organized an online prayer vigil, according to Parade.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of New York, appeared on “Fox & Friends” and offered his prayers for Nancy Guthrie. He also encouraged viewers to respond to the situation with hope.
“There’s some trauma, there’s some difficulties, some crises that can either lead you to desperation — or that can lead you to hope,” the cardinal said. “Turn it over to the Lord. Please do that.”