India, May 7 -- Savannah Guthrie abruptly exited the set of the 'Today' show during Wednesday's live broadcast in what is being viewed as a new twist in her mother, Nancy Guthrie's, kidnapping case. This comes as the Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed that forensic teams across the country are currently examining DNA evidence and surveillance footage connected to the case. The 84-year-old Tucson resident was first reported missing on February 1.

While Savannah has not posted anything on her social media accounts in days, her co-anchor Craig Melvin shared an update. He informed viewers that Guthrie had stepped away unexpectedly but was expected back on air Thursday.

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 after being dropp...