Editor: Sudhir Choudhary
Date: February 09, 2026
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TUCSON, Arizona (The Vagabond News) — Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of NBC’s Today show, issued an emotional public plea this weekend for the safe return of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying “this is very valuable to us, and we will pay,” as the intensive search enters its second week with no suspects identified.
Guthrie and her siblings appeared in a video message posted on social media on Saturday referencing a communication that authorities are reviewing in connection with their mother’s disappearance. The message, reportedly received by local news outlets and now under examination by the FBI, has not been verified as genuine, and investigators have not confirmed whether the person or group responsible for the message is connected to the 84-year-old’s disappearance.
Plea to Potential Captors
In the video, Guthrie, flanked by her brother and sister, directly addressed whoever may be holding their mother, saying, “We received your message and we understand… We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her.” She added, “This is the only way we will have peace… and we will pay.”
The family has consistently urged for “proof of life” from anyone claiming to be involved, underscoring the deep concern for Nancy’s wellbeing as days pass without confirmed contact.
Circumstances of Disappearance
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson home on January 31, when she was dropped off by family after dinner. She was reported missing the following afternoon after she failed to attend scheduled activities. Authorities believe she was taken against her will; blood matching her DNA was found on her front porch, and surveillance components such as her doorbell camera were removed at the home around the time she disappeared.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the FBI, continues to investigate the disappearance. As of this weekend, no arrests have been made, and no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly named. Law enforcement officials have said all tips and potential communications are being examined thoroughly.
Ransom Communications Under Review
Multiple alleged ransom notes have been reported by media outlets during the search, with at least one purported to include a significant monetary demand, but authorities have not verified their authenticity. In previous days, a local TV station reported on a ransom demand in cryptocurrency with set deadlines, though law enforcement cautioned that such communications may not be credible.
Sheriff’s officials and the FBI have acknowledged the existence of a message referenced by Guthrie in her appeal but have refrained from confirming details about its content or origin while the review continues.
National Attention and Ongoing Search
The case has drawn widespread public and media attention. President Donald Trump publicly stated he believed investigators could have new developments “reasonably soon,” though law enforcement has emphasized that leads are still being followed and no conclusive evidence has yet emerged.
Local community members have held vigils and offered support to the family as the search continues. Officials have encouraged anyone with credible information to come forward and assist with the investigation.
Sources (brief)
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Reuters: Guthrie’s public plea and investigation status.
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People.com: Video appeal and family statement details.
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Associated Press: Continued search and law enforcement actions.
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1News.co.nz and local reporting on alleged ransom communications.
Tags: Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie, missing person, kidnapping investigation, Arizona, FBI
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