US television journalist Savannah Guthrie has issued an emotional new plea to the public for help in locating her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who is believed to have been abducted from her home near Tucson over a week ago. In a video message shared on social media on Monday, Guthrie described the situation as a “nightmare” and said her family is in “an hour of desperation” as the search enters its second week. She urged anyone with any information, no matter how small, to contact law enforcement immediately.
In the video, Guthrie said, “We believe our mom is still out there. She was taken, and we don’t know where, and we need your help.” She thanked the public for their support but emphasized that prayers alone are not enough, asking people to report anything unusual they may have seen or heard. Earlier video messages from Guthrie and her siblings have also directly addressed potential kidnappers, stating that the family is prepared to pay for Nancy’s safe return and requesting proof that she is still alive. Media outlets reported that a ransom note demanding six million dollars in cryptocurrency had been received, although authorities have not confirmed its authenticity.
Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, are leading a nationwide investigation. Authorities reported that blood matching Nancy Guthrie was found at her home and that her doorbell camera had been disconnected, suggesting she may have been taken against her will. Despite the intensive search, no suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles linked to her disappearance have been identified. Investigators have offered a fifty-thousand-dollar reward for information leading to her safe return or the arrest of those responsible.
The case has attracted significant national attention, with public figures and federal law enforcement offering support. The family and authorities continue to urge the public to provide any tips, emphasizing that even small details could help in locating Nancy. Savannah Guthrie’s appeal reflects the urgency of the situation, as the family struggles to navigate a week of uncertainty and fear.
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