Today show host Savannah Guthrie, alongside her siblings, released a heartfelt video plea on Saturday, urging for the safe return of their missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. In the video posted on Instagram, Savannah expressed willingness to provide a financial reward for her mother’s release, emphasizing the need for peace and the desire to reunite for celebrations.
“We received your message and we understand,” Savannah stated in the brief video. “We beg you now to return our mother to us so we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared on January 31, and authorities suspect she was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home.
In the video, Savannah, joined by her siblings Annie and Camron, reiterated their readiness to pay for their mother’s return. This message echoed similar pleas made in previous posts aimed at contacting the suspect(s) and obtaining proof of their mother’s well-being.
A spokesperson for Pima County Sheriff acknowledged the video but did not provide further updates. Investigators are diligently analyzing messages received, including one sent to a Tucson television station, to confirm their authenticity. Despite the ongoing investigation, no leads were reported over the weekend, according to a source familiar with the case.
Authorities continue to take all potential messages seriously, and the FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery and potential arrests.
The night Nancy went missing, she was last known to have been dropped off at her home in the Catalina Foothills area shortly after 10 p.m. following a family dinner. Her absence was discovered the next morning when she failed to appear for church services.
Crucial developments include a disconnected doorbell camera around 1:45 a.m. and her pacemaker app losing connection shortly after; both indications suggest foul play. Investigators also found blood evidence on her home’s porch, further implicating a potential struggle or abduction.
As of now, no suspect or person of interest has been identified. Multiple ransom notes, reportedly sent to various media outlets, are under investigation by the FBI.
Prior to the latest video, the Guthrie family had repeatedly reached out to the suspected kidnappers, requesting contact and evidence of their mother’s safety.
ABC News’ journalists Aaron Katersky and Trevor Ault contributed to this ongoing report.