The pressing seek for Nancy Guthrie, the mom of “In the present day” present host Savannah Guthrie, has entered its fifth day, as her youngsters proceed to plead for her secure return.
Nancy Guthrie is believed to have been abducted in her sleep from her Arizona home early Sunday, authorities stated. No suspect or individual of curiosity has been recognized within the case, and authorities have no idea the place she is or whether or not she was focused, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has stated.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Division is ready to carry a briefing on the case at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was final seen at her dwelling within the Catalina Foothills space, north of Tucson, on Saturday evening, in keeping with the Pima County Sheriff’s Division. Her household reported her lacking on Sunday round midday native time after she failed to point out as much as church, authorities stated.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings made an emotional plea for his or her mom’s return in a video message posted to social media on Wednesday.
“Everyone seems to be on the lookout for you, Mommy, all over the place,” Savannah Guthrie stated within the video message. “We won’t relaxation. Your youngsters won’t relaxation till we’re collectively once more.”
This picture supplied by the Pima County Sheriff’s Division, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, reveals a lacking individual alert for Nancy Guthrie. (Pima County Sheriff’s Division by way of AP)
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Nancy Guthrie is described as having some bodily illnesses and restricted mobility, however doesn’t have cognitive points, in keeping with the sheriff. She takes treatment that if she would not have in 24 hours, “it could possibly be deadly,” Nanos stated.
“Our mother is our coronary heart and our dwelling,” Savannah Guthrie stated within the video. “She is 84 years previous, her well being, her coronary heart is fragile. She lives in fixed ache. She is with none medication. She wants it to outlive. She wants it to not endure.”
The FBI helps within the investigation. The company is sending extra brokers and specialists to Pima County to assist reinforce efforts on the bottom and to assist native investigators, sources informed ABC Information on Wednesday.
The sheriff’s division stated it’s reviewing attainable ransom notes as a part of the investigation. ABC Tucson affiliate KGUN stated it obtained one of many letters, which it forwarded to regulation enforcement. Officers say they’re investigating if any of those letters are reputable.
Savannah Guthrie and mom Nancy Guthrie, June 15, 2023.
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Addressing reviews of a ransom letter, Savannah Guthrie stated Wednesday, “As a household, we’re doing all the things that we are able to. We’re prepared to speak. Nonetheless, we reside in a world the place voices and pictures are simply manipulated. We have to know unquestionably that she is alive and that you’ve got her. We wish to hear from you and we’re able to pay attention. Please attain out to us.”
Anybody with info is urged to name 911 or the Pima County Sheriff’s Division at 520-351-4900.
