Arizona Authorities Search for 84-Year-Old Woman After She Is Reported Missing, Identified as Mother of ‘Today’ Show Host Savannah Guthrie
ARIZONA — Authorities in Arizona are searching for an 84-year-old woman reported missing, who has been identified by officials as the mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie, according to law enforcement.
The sheriff’s office confirmed the missing person report and said the case remains active as investigators work to determine the woman’s whereabouts and circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Missing Person Identified by Officials
Law enforcement officials said the missing woman is Savannah Guthrie’s mother, a detail confirmed publicly after the report was filed. Officials did not immediately release additional identifying information beyond her age, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation.
The sheriff’s office emphasized that the woman’s disappearance is being treated seriously and that search efforts are underway.
Search Efforts Underway in Arizona
Authorities have not disclosed the exact location where the woman was last seen, nor the time frame of her disappearance. Investigators said those details are being withheld to protect the integrity of the search and investigation. Officials confirmed that law enforcement personnel are actively working leads and coordinating efforts to locate her safely.
Public Attention Drawn Due to High-Profile Connection
The case has drawn national attention due to the woman’s connection to Savannah Guthrie, a longtime co-host of NBC’s “Today” show. Officials stressed, however, that the investigation is being handled as a standard missing-person case, regardless of public recognition.
Law enforcement reiterated that every missing-person report is treated with urgency, particularly when the individual involved is elderly.
Authorities Ask for Public Awareness
While specific identifying details have not yet been released publicly, authorities encouraged anyone with relevant information to contact local law enforcement immediately.
Officials noted that elderly individuals can be especially vulnerable when missing and urged the public to remain alert and report anything unusual that could assist in the search.
Case Remains Active
As of the latest update, the woman has not yet been located, and no additional information has been provided regarding her condition or possible destination. The sheriff’s office said updates will be shared as soon as new information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact local authorities. Stay informed on developing stories like this by following SaludaStandard-Sentinel.com.
