Neighbor of Savannah Guthrie's Mom Speaks Out About Her Disappearance: 'People Feel Unsettled'

A nationwide search is underway as Savannah Guthrie’s family continues to face the unimaginable. The disappearance of the Today Show host’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, has captivated America and resulted in an outpouring of love and prayers to bring the beloved family matriarch home safely.

Nancy Guthrie was forcibly taken from her home in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, sometime after the evening hours of Saturday, January 31. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said that evidence indicates that Nancy was taken against her will, although no suspect has been identified at this point.

CNN’s Erin Burnett spoke directly with Nancy’s neighbor of six years, Jeff Lamie about the situation as it continues to unfold. The interview was posted to CNN’s official TikTok and social media accounts, and can be viewed below.

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CNN’s Erin Burnett speaks with a neighbor of Savannah Guthrie’s mother Nancy as investigators continue their search following her disappearance.

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When asked about his neighborhood becoming an active crime scene, Lamie states, “people feel unsettled. I wouldn’t say fearful, but obviously, this is shocking. This is a very quiet, safe neighborhood.” He went on to describe the massive search effort that includes drones, helicopters, and search and rescue volunteers casing the mountains and scouring the traditionally peaceful neighborhood.

When asked about the neighborhood’s response, Lamie stated that the Sheriff’s office has asked residents to check their acre-plus properties, underbrush areas, and provide ring video footage to assist with the search. He called the situation “horrible,” and said that “everyone is hoping for Nancy’s safe return.”

In a public statement on Tuesday, February 3, Pima Sheriff Chris Nanos continued to urge the public to assist with the search efforts by calling in tips or leads to 1-800-CALL-FBI in addition to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office number, 520-351-4900. 

Nancy Guthrie is described as being in declining physical health, but does not present any cognitive deficits. She is approximately 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 150 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes.