TUCSON, Ariz. — An urgent investigation into the apparent abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie went missing in Arizona.
The investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie’s mother went missingSavannah Guthrie earnestly told potential kidnappers in a social media video released Saturday that the family was prepared to pay for her safe return. Flanked by his siblings, Guthrie said “We got your message” and that: “This is the only way we will have peace. It is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”
An FBI spokeswoman said Savannah Guthrie was referring to a message sent to Tucson-based television station Cold on Friday. The station declined to share details about the message’s content as the FBI conducts its review.
Detectives and agents are continuing follow-up work at multiple locations as part of the investigation, according to an email Sunday from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. The company said in an email to the media that it would not yet provide details on that work.
“Investigators have not identified any suspects, persons of interest or vehicles associated with this case,” read the email.
Two marked sheriff’s cars and another vehicle arrived at Nancy Guthrie’s home around noon Sunday, and at least two people drove behind the home for more than 20 minutes without comment.
Investigators believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home outside Tucson last weekend against her will. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said DNA testing matched blood on Guthrie’s front porch.
Several press outlets received the alleged ransom letter last week. At least one letter made financial demands and established Thursday evening and Monday evening as deadlines. Law enforcement officials declined to confirm whether the letters were credible but said all tips were being seriously investigated.
The disappearance of the well-known TV host’s mother stunned Americans last week. Candlelight vigils near Nancy Guthrie’s home early Sunday morning, next to a sign showing support for the family.
President Donald Trump spoke with Savannah Guthrie by phone last week, the White House said. The president told reporters Friday that the case contains clues “that I think are very strong.”
Authorities say they are growing concerned about Nancy Guthrie’s health because she needs daily medication. He has a pacemaker and is said to have dealt with high blood pressure and heart problems, according to sheriff’s dispatcher audio on broadcastify.com.
The video released Saturday is the third this week that appealed to potential kidnappers.
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