‘We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated,’ Guthrie said in a video.
“Today” host Savannah Guthrie pleaded in a video uploaded to social media Wednesday to anyone who may be holding her 84-year-old mother, asking for proof she is still alive while mentioning willingness to negotiate.
“We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated,” Guthrie said in the video. “We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her.”
Meanwhile, detectives returned to Nancy Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills residence to conduct follow-up work, according to a post from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department on X. The department warned media that roadway restrictions may be implemented if traffic congestion continues.
Nancy Guthrie vanished Saturday night after family dropped her off at her home following dinner. She was reported missing Sunday when she failed to appear at church.
Authorities believe she remains alive but acknowledge urgency, as she requires daily medication to survive. Sheriff Chris Nanos told NBC News, “She’s present. She’s alive, and we want to save her.”
No suspects have been identified. President Donald Trump spoke with Savannah Guthrie Wednesday and said he’s directing federal law enforcement to help find her mother.
In her emotional appeal, the NBC anchor described her mother as a woman of deep character.
“Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light,” Savannah Guthrie said. “She’s funny, spunky. She has grandchildren that adore her and crowd around her and cover her with kisses.”
She acknowledged reports of a ransom letter, though she said she would like verification before proceeding.
“We, too, have heard the reports about a ransom letter in the media. As a family, we are doing everything that we can,” Guthrie said. “We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us.”
Multiple news organizations reported receiving what appeared to be ransom notes Tuesday and handed them to investigators.
“Anything that comes in, goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI,” the sheriff’s department said in a post to X Tuesday.
By Rudy Blalock
