‘Bring Her Home’: Savannah Guthrie Pleads For Mother’s Return After ‘Abduction’

Today Show host Savannah Guthrie is asking everyone to pray for her mother’s return as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said he believes Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home over the weekend in a “possible kidnapping or abduction” just outside of Tucson, Arizona. Nanos told NBC News on Monday that Nancy was taken from her bed, but he later clarified he meant figuratively.

Information remains limited during the active investigation, which Nanos is calling a crime. Sources told CBS News on Tuesday that blood was found in Nancy’s home. It’s not clear whose blood it is, but CBS reports it is being tested.

Nanos confirmed that possible DNA is being tested as well.

“We took some samples that we hope will have enough profile of a DNA profile that gives us some identification of what we’re looking at,” Nanos told NBC News.

The sheriff added it could be days before there is any conclusive evidence from the DNA samples.

In another development, the Los Angeles Times is reporting signs of forced entry into Nancy’s house.

Meanwhile, Savannah Guthrie spoke out on Instagram late Monday, asking for prayers to bring her mom home, as this troubling case unfolds.

“We believe in prayer. 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,” Savannah wrote.

“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. Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment. We need you.”

The Today Show host added the following Bible verse, “He will keep in perfect peace those whose hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord,” before concluding, “Bring her home.”

Savannah’s mother was reported missing on Sunday, around noon, after a church friend called Nancy’s family, letting them know she didn’t show up for service.

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Nancy’s belongings, including her phone, wallet, and car, were all still at the house in the Catalina Foothills just north of Tucson.

The sheriff added that Nancy isn’t in good physical health but has “no cognitive issues,” is “very alert,” and is “very sound of mind.”

Police do not know at this time if Nancy was targeted because she is Savannah’s mother, and added they aren’t aware of threats aimed at Savannah after speaking with her, per NBC.

Nanos said in a press conference on Monday that he doesn’t think the public is in danger.

“So we make a plea to anyone who knows anything about this, who has seen something, heard something, to contact us,” Nanos said. “Call 911. We don’t need another bad, tragic ending. We need some help.”

Pima County Sheriff’s Office officials are holding a press conference on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. ET to give an update on this case.