“Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie has released a new video urging the safe return of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, as the search for the missing woman entered its third week.
In the video shared on social media Sunday, Guthrie appealed directly to whoever may be holding or know the whereabouts of her mother, saying “it’s never too late” and that “you’re not lost or alone.” She emphasized the family’s continued hope that Nancy Guthrie will be found and urged anyone with information to come forward, the UK’s Independent reported.
“It’s been two weeks since our mom was taken, and I just wanted to come on and say that we still have hope, and we still believe,” she said. “I wanted to say to whoever has her, or knows where she is, that it’s never too late. And you’re not lost or alone, and it is never too late to do the right thing, and we are here.”
“We believe in the essential goodness of every human being, and it’s never too late,” she added.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of Jan. 31 outside her home near Tucson after being dropped off by a family member. She was reported missing the following day when she failed to appear for a scheduled event, prompting friends to contact authorities.
The new plea has emerged for the return of Nancy Guthrie following reports from the FBI about a glove found two miles from her home. The glove may match the pair worn by a masked and armed suspect who was seen outside her front door on the morning she disappeared.
The glove has been sent for DNA testing to a private lab in Florida by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, and while investigators have received preliminary results, they are still awaiting official confirmation, according to the Associated Press.
The FBI has described the suspect as a man with an average build, standing between 5’9″ and 5’10” tall. He was seen carrying a black “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack, which is a 25-liter size, the agency noted.
Investigators have classified the case as a criminal matter and are working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Recent searches have included canvassing neighborhoods and executing warrants, but law enforcement has not announced any arrests or identified a primary suspect.
Guthrie has remained off the air since her mother’s disappearance and has posted multiple public appeals seeking assistance from the community and encouraging tips to law enforcement.
The FBI has offered a reward of $100,000 for information leading to her mother’s return or the arrest of those responsible, and the investigation continues amid ongoing efforts to locate Nancy.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said the department won’t give up on the search.
“Maybe it’s an hour from now,” Nanos said Friday. “Maybe it’s weeks or months or years from now. But we won’t quit. We’re going to find Nancy. We’re going to find this guy.”
Nanos told Fox News on Saturday that investigators will maintain a visible presence in the community while pursuing leads, The New York Post reported.
“Every day moving forward, there will be a lot of police activity throughout the community. As to what level of activity that is depends on what lead they chase and how it develops,” Nanos said.
He said leads originate at the command post and are assigned to field investigators as necessary.
“These leads start in the command post and move to the field as needed. That is one reason you’re seeing activity build up as the day goes on that can ultimately lead to a search warrant looking for Nancy and any suspect involved,” he said.