The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, has grown more urgent after new reports suggested she may not have left her home voluntarily. She was last seen at her residence in the Catalina Foothills area north of Tucson on January 31. According to Los Angeles Times, investigators are examining signs that point to possible forced entry and are treating the situation as potentially criminal. Chris Nanos has said her limited mobility makes it unlikely she simply wandered away, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward quickly.

Officials have not publicly confirmed every detail, but the report states that blood was found inside the home while police worked to determine what happened and who it may belong to. Investigators have emphasized they are not approaching the case as a routine missing-person call, and they continue reviewing evidence and following leads with help from multiple agencies. On Today and other NBC News coverage, the sheriff also made a direct appeal to anyone who might be holding her to contact law enforcement and let her go. Meanwhile, Savannah has asked the public for prayers and support, sharing a message of hope and encouraging people to report even the smallest tip that could help bring her mother home safely.