Family of US TV Host Makes Emotional Plea for Missing Mother's Safe Return
The family of prominent US television host Savannah Guthrie has issued a renewed and heartfelt plea for the safe return of their elderly mother, who vanished from her Arizona home under suspicious circumstances. Authorities are treating the disappearance as a potential kidnapping case, with investigators expressing belief that the 84-year-old woman remains alive and may be held against her will.
Urgent Communication Sought from Potential Kidnapper
Cameron Guthrie, brother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, delivered an emotional video message directly addressing whoever might be holding their mother. "We want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly," he stated in the recording posted to his sister's Instagram account. "We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first we have to know that you have our mum."
The family's renewed appeal comes after the deadline specified in an apparent ransom note connected to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance passed without resolution. The elderly woman was last seen at her residence near Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday evening, with concerning evidence discovered at the scene.
Authorities Investigate Suspicious Circumstances
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that blood was found on the porch of Nancy Guthrie's home, but authorities maintain optimism about her condition. "We believe she's still out there," Sheriff Nanos told reporters, while acknowledging that no suspects have been identified in what is being treated as a kidnapping investigation.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has become actively involved in the case, with lead agent Heith Janke revealing that no further contact has been made since the initial ransom demand was delivered. "You still have the time to do the right thing before this becomes a much worse scenario for you," Agent Janke urged the potential perpetrator during a press conference. "Please return Nancy home."
Medical Concerns Heighten Family's Anxiety
The Guthrie family's anxiety is compounded by Nancy's significant medical needs. The 84-year-old requires daily medication and relies on a pacemaker for her heart condition. Savannah Guthrie, visibly emotional in the family's video message, emphasized the urgency of her mother's situation.
"Her health, her heart, is fragile. She lives in constant pain," the television host explained while flanked by her siblings. "She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive, she needs it not to suffer."
Authorities noted that Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker app disconnected from her phone at 2:28am on the night of her disappearance, while home security cameras detected movement at her property around 2:12am. Investigators have been unable to retrieve the surveillance footage thus far.
Reward Offered and Imposter Arrested
The FBI has announced a substantial $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's safe return. Meanwhile, authorities revealed they arrested an individual on Thursday morning who had attempted to exploit the situation by sending a fraudulent ransom note.
Agent Janke described the arrested person as a "total imposter" looking to profit from the family's distress. The amount demanded in the genuine ransom note has not been disclosed publicly, with the FBI agent noting that any decision regarding payment would ultimately rest with the Guthrie family.
National Attention and Presidential Involvement
The case has attracted significant media attention across the United States, reaching the highest levels of government. President Donald Trump confirmed on his Truth Social platform that he had spoken with Savannah Guthrie about her mother's disappearance and directed all available federal law enforcement resources to assist in the investigation.
The Guthrie family's coordinated video message, recorded with FBI assistance, represents their most direct communication attempt with whoever might be holding their mother. "We are ready to talk... We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her," the family pleaded collectively. "We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us."
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on Sunday after failing to appear at her regular church service, initiating what has become an increasingly urgent search operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
