Savannah Guthrie has made a poignant plea for the safe return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for nearly a week. In a heartfelt video posted on social media alongside her siblings, the NBC Today show anchor emphasized their willingness to pay for her mother’s release. “We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her,” she said. “This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
The circumstances surrounding Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance remain unclear, and it has not been confirmed whether Savannah was indicating a response to a new message from the potential kidnappers. The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona have been contacted for further information about the investigation.
Reports have emerged, specifically from Tucson’s KOLD TV, which mentioned receiving an email linked to the case. However, the content of the message could not be disclosed. The FBI acknowledged the existence of this new communication and stated they are assessing its legitimacy.
Investigators believe that Nancy Guthrie was forcibly taken from her home near Tucson last weekend. DNA evidence collected from blood found on her front porch matched her identity, as confirmed by Sheriff Chris Nanos. To date, law enforcement has not identified any suspects, nor have they excluded anyone from their inquiries.
Sheriff Nanos expressed his disappointment that a security camera at Nancy’s residence failed to capture images of any individuals on the day she vanished. The doorbell camera was disabled early Sunday morning, and although it recorded movement shortly after, a lack of an active subscription meant no footage could be retrieved. The sheriff revealed ongoing efforts to analyze available data in hopes of recovering any missed visuals.
In a grave development, concerns are mounting regarding Nancy Guthrie’s health, as she has specific daily medication needs. With a pacemaker and a history of high blood pressure and heart conditions, authorities are anxious about her well-being. “Her conditions, I would imagine, are worsening day by day,” noted Sheriff Nanos. “She requires medication, and I have no way of knowing whether they’re getting that medication to her.”
The family and authorities continue to urge anyone with information that could aid in the search for Nancy Guthrie to come forward. Community support remains a critical element in the ongoing efforts to locate her safely.