NBC’s Savannah Guthrie Forced To Skip Olympics As FBI Search For Her Missing Mother Following Suspected Kidnapping

Savannah Guthrie has a startling family emergency.

“Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie is in need of prayers as she goes through a frightening situation.

Authorities in Arizona have revealed that her mother was possibly kidnapped from her home. Investigators are continuing to search for the missing 84-year-old woman. Nancy Guthrie was last seen Saturday evening at her residence near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue. That is north of Tucson.

Guthrie was absent from the NBC morning show due to her family’s emergency. The case surrounding the co-anchor of the NBC morning show’s 84-year-old mother was addressed at the top of Monday’s show. The 54-year-old released a statement to the Today show. She said, “On behalf of our family, I want to thank everyone for the thoughts, prayers, and messages of support.

“Right now, our focus remains on the safe return of our dear mom. We thank law enforcement for their hard work on this case and encourage anyone with information to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.”

Savannah Guthrie Won’t Be Available For The Winter Olympics Coverage

Feb 19, 2014; Sochi, RUS; TODAY Show co-anchors Matt Lauer (right) and Savannah Guthrie (Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports)

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Some things are simply more important than your day job. The Winter Olympics are mere days away from beginning in Milan and Cortina, Italy. What is supposed to be a grand show has been clouded in controversy for weeks. From ICE making their presence known to protests happening in the host city.

Now, Savannah Guthrie is one face viewers will not see throughout the Olympics. The “Today” show host was scheduled to co-host the Opening Ceremony for the fourth time in her career.

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After pulling out of Monday’s show, she will not make the trip to Italy, Page Six reports. She was also scheduled to host Today alongside co-host Hoda Kotb for the first week of the Olympics.

She has more pressing issues with the disappearance of her mother. Authorities are now treating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie as a possible criminal investigation. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that Savannah is in Arizona and that her family is cooperating with investigators.

A search-and-rescue mission has involved airplanes, drones, helicopters, and specially trained dogs. Homicide detectives were also involved in the investigation. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos made a “plea” to “anyone who knows anything about it, to call them immediately.