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A recent heartfelt appeal from a prominent US journalist highlights the urgent situation her family faces as they continue the search for her missing mother, Nancy. Describing the situation as an “hour of desperation,” the journalist’s plea underscores the emotional toll of the ongoing search.
The 84-year-old woman vanished from her Tucson, Arizona home over a week ago, initiating a widespread search effort. This has prompted a strong response from the community and authorities alike.
Savannah, who has been a familiar face as co-anchor on the US news program Today, has consistently reached out for assistance. She has made public pleas for information and has even addressed potential abductors, offering a reward for her mother’s safe return.
In her most recent message, shared via a video on her Instagram account, Guthrie expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support she and her family have received during this distressing ordeal.
“I want to express my deepest thanks for the prayers and love that have surrounded us during this time,” she said, acknowledging the comfort it has provided to her, her siblings, and their mother.
“Because we believe that, somehow, some way, she is feeling these prayers, and that God is lifting her even in this moment.”
She said law enforcement was working “tirelessly” to find Nancy, and asked the public to help as well.
“She was taken and we don’t know where, and we need your help,” Guthrie said.
“So I’m coming on just to ask you, not just for your prayers, but no matter where you are, even if you’re far from Tuscon, if you see anything, hear anything, if there’s anything at all that seems strange to you, that you report to law enforcement.
“We are at an hour of desperation, and we need your help.”
Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will from her home, where she was last seen on January 31 and reported missing the next day after not attending church services.
DNA tests showed blood on Guthrie’s front porch was a match to her, and her doorbell camera was disconnected in the early hours of Sunday morning, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said.
Detectives and agents carried out follow-up work in the neighbourhood and other locations over the weekend as part of the investigation, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said Sunday.
“Investigators have not identified any suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles connected to this case,” the department said.
Police and media outlets have received multiple messages relating to the case, both in the form of tips and, more chillingly, ransom demands.
One deadline for ransom has already passed but another was set for late Monday local time – not long after Savannah Guthrie posted her latest video.
Police have not said whether they believe any of the demands are authentic.
With Associated Press.
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