The pressing seek for Nancy Guthrie, the mom of “At present” present host Savannah Guthrie, has entered its fifth day, as her kids proceed to plead for her protected return.
Nancy Guthrie is believed to have been abducted in her sleep from her Arizona home early Sunday, authorities mentioned. No suspect or particular person 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 mentioned.
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 house within the Catalina Foothills space, north of Tucson, on Saturday night time, in response to the Pima County Sheriff’s Division. Her household reported her lacking on Sunday round midday native time after she failed to indicate as much as church, authorities mentioned.
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 mentioned within the video message. “We won’t relaxation. Your kids won’t relaxation till we’re collectively once more.”
This picture supplied by the Pima County Sheriff’s Division, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, exhibits a lacking particular person 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 response to the sheriff. She takes medicine that if she does not have in 24 hours, “it might be deadly,” Nanos mentioned.
“Our mother is our coronary heart and our house,” Savannah Guthrie mentioned 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 drugs. 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 help native investigators, sources advised ABC Information on Wednesday.
The sheriff’s division mentioned it’s reviewing doable ransom notes as a part of the investigation. ABC Tucson affiliate KGUN mentioned it acquired 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 studies of a ransom letter, Savannah Guthrie mentioned Wednesday, “As a household, we’re doing all the pieces 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 her. We wish to hear from you and we’re able to hear. Please attain out to us.”
Anybody with info is urged to name 911 or the Pima County Sheriff’s Division at 520-351-4900.
