“TODAY” bosses reportedly beefed up security at the NBC morning show’s studio in New York City following the abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie.
According to The U.S. Sun, the network took the step out of an “abundance of caution” to protect the health and safety of its “Today” talent and crew.
“Things are tense at the studio, and that as a result, NBC has stepped up security for on-air talent,” the source told the outlet. “NBC has partnered with the NYPD to make sure their staff remains safe, out of an abundance of caution.”
The outlet also reported that both cops and private security are stationed at the midtown studio and offices.
On Sunday, February, “Today” host Savannah’s mother, Nancy, was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona home. Authorities believe the 84-year-old was abducted by force.
Savannah Guthrie’s ‘TODAY’ Family Shows Support During Difficult Time
As the search for Nancy enters its fourth day, Savannah’s “Today” colleagues continue to show their love and support.
“We love Nancy. I know her personally,” Jenna Bush Hager said during the February 2 episode of “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle.” “We are thinking of our dearest, dearest Savannah and her whole family right now. Our prayers obviously go out to Savannah and the entire family.”
Sheinelle Jones pointed out the importance of community during this difficult time.
“I thought to myself, ‘OK, this is when we’re at our best as a community,'” Jones added. “So we’re sending our prayers, but we’re also sending our collective action.”
Meanwhile, “Sunday Today” anchor Willie Geist took to his Instagram Stories to urge everyone to keep an eye out for Nancy.
“If you have any information at all about the location of @savannahguthrie’s wonderful mother Nancy, please call the @pimasheriff in Arizona. She is missing,” he wrote.
Savannah’s former co-host Hoda Kotb also shared a sweet photo of the host and her mother on the “Today” set, along with a heart and prayer emoji caption.
FBI Joins the Search
Meanwhile, the FBI has joined the search for Nancy, and assured that they are doing “everything in their power to bring Nancy Guthrie home to her family.”
Special Agent Jon Edwards addressed the public at a press conference on Tuesday and revealed their role in the case.
“We’re downloading and analyzing cellphones, obtaining cell tower information, conducting interviews, and providing any and all investigative support that the sheriff’s department needs,” he explained.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos admitted that they still don’t have any strong leads in the case, adding that they are “taking all tips and leads very seriously.”
