Savannah Guthrie, host of 'Today', has launched an urgent appeal for help in finding her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted over a week ago. In a heartfelt Instagram video, Savannah pleaded with the public, emphasizing the dire situation her family is facing.
"We are at a critical juncture, and we desperately need your assistance," she said, addressing the camera directly. "We believe our mother is still out there, and we implore you to help us. Law enforcement is working tirelessly, but we need your support."
Savannah described the abduction, stating, "She was taken, and we don't know where. We need your help in any way you can. If you see anything, hear anything, or notice any unusual activity, please report it to law enforcement."
She expressed gratitude for the prayers and love received, believing her mother is feeling those sentiments. The search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, began after she was abducted from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1st. The exact time of her kidnapping remains unclear.
According to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, Nancy's doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m., and the software detected a person at 2:12 a.m. At 2:28 a.m., her pacemaker app disconnected from her phone, which was left behind at home. This weekend, Savannah and her siblings agreed to pay a bitcoin ransom demanded by the kidnapper, with a Monday deadline.
The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are examining a ransom note received by a Tucson television station, but its authenticity is still under investigation. As the search intensifies, authorities are focusing on a 5 p.m. Monday deadline set in an initial ransom note, though they remain uncertain about its authenticity. The investigation is ongoing, and no suspects or vehicles have been identified.
Anyone with information is urged to contact 911 or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900. Savannah Guthrie's family continues to seek any leads that could bring their mother home safely.
