**TUCSON, Arizona (IPU NEWS)** — Investigators found **signs of forced entry** at the Arizona home of the mother of *Today* host Savannah Guthrie as they continue their investigation into her disappearance, authorities said Tuesday. ([IPU NEWS])
The woman, identified as **84-year-old Nancy Guthrie**, was last seen Saturday night at her home in the Catalina Foothills area, north of Tucson. Authorities believe she was **taken from her home against her will** and are treating the scene as a **possible kidnapping or violent crime scene**. (IPU NEWS)
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators found evidence of forced entry, with belongings such as Nancy Guthrie's phone, wallet, and car still inside the home, suggesting she did not leave of her own accord. (IPU NEWS
The investigation also included collecting DNA samples and reviewing security camera footage and cell phone data in the area. So far, no suspects have been identified, and a clear motive has not been determined. Authorities do not believe it was a robbery or a ransom demand. (IPU NEWS)
Guthrie, who has limited mobility and requires daily medication to survive, was described as mentally competent by authorities, increasing the urgency to locate her as soon as possible. (IPU NEWS)
Savannah Guthrie herself, who has been absent from the *Today* show to assist with the search, publicly asked for prayers and support for her mother's safe return, describing her as "a woman of deep faith and strength." (IPU NEWS)
There is no official confirmation of a kidnapping, but the scene and the woman's absence have led authorities to treat the case as a possible crime while the search continues. (IPU News)
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