Savannah Guthrie’s family has been formally cleared amid growing speculation surrounding the disappearance of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
In a statement released Monday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said there is no suspicion surrounding the family of the Savannah Guthrie co-anchor.
“To be clear, the Guthrie family, including all siblings and spouses, has been cleared as possible suspects,” Nanos said. “They have been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case.”
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Jan. 31 after being dropped off at her Arizona home by relatives. Authorities believe a masked individual seen on doorbell camera footage abducted her in the early morning hours the following day. The sheriff stressed that public speculation targeting the family has been harmful.
“To suggest otherwise is not only wrong, it is cruel,” he said, urging media outlets to report “with compassion and professionalism.”
Investigators have confirmed that DNA not belonging to Nancy or her relatives was recovered during the search, though officials have not disclosed where it was found. A glove discovered miles from the home may also be linked to the person seen in the footage, according to federal authorities.
Savannah Guthrie has remained in Arizona and away from NBC’s Today as the search continues.
