A desperate search is underway for Nancy Guthrie, the elderly mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing for a seventh day in Arizona. The 84-year-old was last seen on Saturday night when she arrived at her daughter's home and was dropped off at her own residence around 9:48 p.m.
According to authorities, Nancy's garage door closed at 9:50 p.m., assuming she was inside going to bed. However, a doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m. on Sunday morning, and software detected someone or possibly an animal on the camera about 25 minutes later.
Nancy's pacemaker app showed a disconnect from her phone at 2:28 a.m., leading police to believe she was missing under "concerning" circumstances. An urgent search for her was launched in Arizona on Sunday night, given her limited mobility and reliance on daily medication for health.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are analyzing an apparent ransom note with details about what Nancy wore on the night of her disappearance, demanding payment in bitcoin. They have also found drops of blood outside and inside her home.
President Trump has directed all federal law enforcement to assist in the search, stating he is willing to use "all resources" to get Nancy Guthrie home safely. Savannah Guthrie has appealed directly to whoever may have taken her mother, saying her family is ready to talk and will pay for Nancy's safe return.
The FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery or the arrest and conviction of those involved in her disappearance. Local authorities are urging anyone with possible information to come forward, warning that only one tip can break the case open.
As the search continues, Savannah Guthrie released an emotional video pleading with her mother's alleged captors to return her mother, assuring them she is a strong woman and God's precious daughter.
According to authorities, Nancy's garage door closed at 9:50 p.m., assuming she was inside going to bed. However, a doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m. on Sunday morning, and software detected someone or possibly an animal on the camera about 25 minutes later.
Nancy's pacemaker app showed a disconnect from her phone at 2:28 a.m., leading police to believe she was missing under "concerning" circumstances. An urgent search for her was launched in Arizona on Sunday night, given her limited mobility and reliance on daily medication for health.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are analyzing an apparent ransom note with details about what Nancy wore on the night of her disappearance, demanding payment in bitcoin. They have also found drops of blood outside and inside her home.
President Trump has directed all federal law enforcement to assist in the search, stating he is willing to use "all resources" to get Nancy Guthrie home safely. Savannah Guthrie has appealed directly to whoever may have taken her mother, saying her family is ready to talk and will pay for Nancy's safe return.
The FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery or the arrest and conviction of those involved in her disappearance. Local authorities are urging anyone with possible information to come forward, warning that only one tip can break the case open.
As the search continues, Savannah Guthrie released an emotional video pleading with her mother's alleged captors to return her mother, assuring them she is a strong woman and God's precious daughter.
This whole thing is just so heartbreaking... I mean, 84 years old and you're still putting out doors and taking care of yourself, that's what's amazing about her. But at the same time, this whole ransom note thingy? It feels like a movie from an old Bond film 
. Like, is it possible someone just saw her alone in the dark and thought "oh, I'll just take her for a bit"? 
And now they're making all these demands... bitcoin, right? 
Who does that anymore? It feels so modern and out of place here.
this is so sad I cant even think about it right now... my heart goes out to Nancy's family, especially Savannah, she must be going through hell worrying sick about her mom 
. And then the ransom note with blood? That's just creepy 
. I hope whoever took her gets caught and brought to justice ASAP 
. The FBI is doing a good job so far, 50k reward for info is generous 
. First, no one's sure if it's even Nancy who was taken or some animal that got into her house... now they've got ransom notes with details about what she wore? Like, who does that? And the fact that someone dropped blood outside and inside her own home is just straight up freaky 
. I'm also low-key worried about Savannah getting all emotional on camera – I feel for her, but this just makes me more anxious 
. $50k reward might not be enough to keep Nancy safe, considering the level of... whatever's going on here 
... the authorities are doing their best, but I mean, $50k reward isn't much for a life, you know? 
... Savannah's emotional video is really hitting me though - her mom was basically a pillar in her life, and this must be just devastating for her 
... I guess all I can do is hope they find Nancy soon and she gets back home safe and sound 
for her mom's safe return, it breaks my heart to hear she has limited mobility and relies on medication for health 
can you imagine being in that situation? 
please, everyone with info comes forward! 
. And then everyone's jumping on board with Savannah's plea, but isn't it possible she's just got some info about her mom's whereabouts without anyone having to get all dramatic about it? I'm not saying the $50k reward is a bad idea or anything... but can we please not jump to conclusions here? 
and then the fact that they found blood drops outside & inside her house... it's like, okay, serious now. 
which is kinda nice to see, all those resources comin in... 
. Can't believe Nancy's been missing for 7 days already. The authorities are doing their best to find her, but it's like they're running out of time 
. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Savannah's video helps get some leads or info from the public 
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. I mean, this woman has a pacemaker and limited mobility, so the clock is ticking 
