Feb 06, 2026
3 min read
Authorities are trying to confirm the ransom money that 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie, posted to the media.
'We need to know if she's alive': Popular American presenter's desperate call for the release of her kidnapped mother
- Crystal Hayes
- author's title, News
- Reading time: 6 minutes
US news anchor Savannah Guthrie posted a video online in which she choked back tears as she pleaded for her mother's release and demanded that her kidnappers provide evidence of the 84-year-old woman's life.
"We want to hear from you and we're ready to listen," the NBC anchor, who appears with the brothers, says in a video posted to Instagram."Contact us."
Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Arizona last weekend in the middle of the night.
Authorities have indicated that they suspect he has been kidnapped and are working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to verify the authenticity of the ransom demand for him.
"We're ready to talk," the spokesperson said in a video released Wednesday.And he added: "However, we live in a world where sound and images are easy."
"We need to know without a doubt that my mother is alive and that you have her," he explained.
It is standard procedure for negotiators in kidnapping and hostage situations to request proof of life from the abductor.
In this case, it is not known for sure if Nancy Guthrie's children have been advising the authorities in this matter.
In his message, Savannah Guthrie appears with his sister Annie and his sister Cameron.He says they know from a ransom note sent to the media.
“Mom, if you're listening to this, you're a strong woman,” says The Today Show host.
"Everybody's looking out for you mom. Everywhere. We won't rest until we're together again," he added.
Officials warn that Nancy Guthrie needs regular medication, or her life could be in danger.
"Our mother is the soul of our house, her health and heart are fragile, she lives in constant pain," the presenter elaborated.
"He has no medicine. He has to survive. We don't want him to suffer."
His sister Annie, for her part, adds that "the light has gone out of our lives."
"Mom, if you listen to me, we need you home. We miss you," he points out.
An extensive operation is underway
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen Saturday night when family members dropped her off at her home in an affluent northeast Tucson neighborhood.
Members of her church noticed her absence Sunday morning and notified her family.The family called 911 and authorities launched a search.
Homicide detectives arrived at his residence because they hadThere are "grave concerns" about what investigators found at the scene, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.
Sheriff Nanos and FBI agents held a press conference Thursday to update the progress of the investigation.
Nanos noted that authorities believe "Nancy is still alive" and emphasized that his department and the FBI are working tirelessly to find her.
"We want him to come home and clarify what happened," he said.
According to the sheriff, the investigation is awaiting Dany Esilis results from samples found at Great at Great at Great at Blade.
Nanos added that the blood found on the porch of the home is the woman's and that more samples have been sent for testing, but the results have not yet been received.
At this time, the sheriff reported, a possible suspect or person of interest has not been identified.
For his part, the FBI's special agent Heith Janke at the same press conference announced a prize of US $ 50,000 for any information that led to the Guthrie and/or arrest location and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Authorities are investigating a possible ransom demand, though they have urged caution given the varying and sometimes contradictory information shared by the media.
Sheriff Nanos reported that there are no plans to make any further updates until significant progress is made in the case.
This kind of investigation takes time, he noted and asked the public for understanding.
"Se cometerán errores", dijo, y si él comete alguno, añadió, no será la primera vez, pero "lo más importante, más allá de mí, es que queremos que Nancy regrese".
Trump's concerns
US President Donald Trump has been following the progress of this case and has mentioned the case on Satyam social network.
The president said he is bringing all federal agencies to the investigation and is able to "bring Savannah's mother back safely."
"I spoke with Savannah Guthrie and let her know that I am directing ALL law enforcement to be with the family and local authorities to get the full status of this case immediately," Trump wrote.
He added: the nation is praying for the missing woman.
White House spokeswoman Caroline Leavitt said she and Trump watched Sheriff Nanos' press conference and described the search for Guthrie as a "heartbreaking situation."
"Any request from state and local officials in the search for Ms. Guthrie will be met without fail," said Leavitt, who said he spoke with FBI Director Kash Patel about the matter Thursday.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Savannah and her entire family as they search for their beloved mother."
Savannah Guthrie is a well-known face in American media and her video on Wednesday received support from the media world and Hollywood.
The reporter, who joined NBC in 2007, was hired as co-host of the Today show in 2012.
He is also NBC News' chief legal correspondent and part of the network's special Thanksgiving and Olympics programs.
Guthrie was to coordinate NBC broadcasts of the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan on Friday.
But she won't be there because of her mother's disappearance.Her place will be taken by anchor Mary Carrillo, reports NBC.
"Our thoughts are with Savannah and the entire Guthrie family," said Molly Solomon, executive producer and president of NBC Olympics Production."They have our full support."
According to the Arizona Republic, a church in Tucson invited a gathering Wednesday to pray for Nancy Guthrie's safe return.
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