'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother

BBC News - World Human InterestNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete February 5, 2026 at 03:37 AM
'We are ready to talk' - US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother
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Savannah Guthrie returns to her mother’s home in first sighting there since disappearance

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NBC news anchor Savannah Guthrie has issued a public plea for the safe return of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from her Arizona home over the weekend in a suspected kidnapping. Guthrie, alongside her siblings, posted a video message on Wednesday, addressing the captors and requesting proof that her mother is alive, expressing willingness to negotiate. Authorities are working with the FBI to authenticate a possible ransom note and are investigating the circumstances surrounding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Officials are concerned about Nancy Guthrie's health, as she requires medication for a fragile heart and constant pain. Former President Donald Trump has commented on the case, stating he is directing federal law enforcement to assist in the investigation.

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President Trump said he was directing all federal law enforcement to help bring the investigation to a close.

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Pima County Sheriff's Office said they were still speaking with anyone who had contact with Nancy Guthrie last weekend.

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Authorities suspect Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped and are working with the FBI.

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Nancy Guthrie went missing in the middle of the night from her home in Arizona.

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US news anchor Savannah Guthrie pleads for return of her abducted mother.

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