Renewed plea for safe return of ‘kidnapped’ mum of TV host – as police believe she’s ‘still out there’
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The family of a US TV host whose mother has been missing since Saturday have renewed their plea to her potential kidnapper after authorities said they believe “she’s still out there”.
Cameron Guthrie, the brother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, said in a video posted to his sister’s Instagram account: “Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you.
“We haven’t heard anything directly. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first we have to know that you have our mum. We want to talk to you and we are waiting for contact.”
Latest updates on missing mother
The video comes after the deadline listed on an apparent ransom letter connected to Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen at her home near Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday evening, passed.
Blood was found on the porch of the 84-year-old’s home but Pima County sheriff Chris Nanos said police believe Ms Guthrie is “still out there”.
Mr Nanos told reporters the case was being treated as kidnapping but said they hadn’t yet identified any suspects.
Nancy Guthrie needs daily medication and has a pacemaker. Pic: Pima County Sheriff
The FBI said on Thursday that no further contact had been made since the ransom note was sent – as it also announced a $50,000 (£37,000) reward.
The ransom note gave a 5pm deadline (midnight UK time) on Thursday for payment to be made, and a second deadline on Monday, said lead FBI agent Heith Janke.
Mr Janke urged the perpetrator to change course and let Ms Guthrie go.
“You still have the time to do the right thing before this becomes a much worse scenario for you. Please return Nancy home,” he said.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are no suspects so far. Pic: Reuters
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings previously released a video pleading with whoever might have their mother – who requires daily medication – to get in touch and provide proof she is alive.
Ms Guthrie was reported missing on Sunday after failing to show up at church.
There were several cameras at her home including a doorbell cam, and one detected movement at 2.12am, but police said they hadn’t been able to retrieve the footage.
Ms Guthrie’s pacemaker app also disconnected from her phone at 2.28am, authorities added.
‘We need to know she’s alive’
The huge publicity over the case in the US has also caught Donald Trump’s attention.
The president said on Truth Social that he had spoken to Savannah Guthrie and directed all federal law enforcement to be available.
The Guthrie family’s video, recorded with FBI assistance, spoke directly to the kidnapper.
It urged: “We are ready to talk… We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us.”
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Flanked by her sister and brother, a tearful Savannah Guthrie added: “Her health, her heart, is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive, she needs it not to suffer.
“Mummy, if you are hearing this, you are a strong woman. You are God’s precious daughter.”
The amount demanded in the note has not been disclosed and FBI agent Mr Janke said any decision on whether to pay is “ultimately decided by the family”.
He added that agents had also arrested a “total imposter” on Thursday morning who had sent a ransom note and was looking to profit from the case.
