"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie said her family is in agony as she made a tearful plea for someone "to do the right thing" nearly two months after her mother disappeared from her Arizona home.
Background
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on the night of Jan. 31 when she disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona residence. Authorities believe she was taken from her home, though no suspects or persons of interest have been named in the case.
The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery. The FBI is also offering a separate reward of $100,000.
In a statement Sunday, the family said they believe people in southern Arizona "hold the key to finding resolution in this case" and urged residents to review camera footage, journal notes and text messages. The family specifically asked people to search their memories around the key timelines of January 31 and the early morning hours of February 1, as well as the late evening of January 11.
The Investigation
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating the disappearance along with the FBI. Authorities have released doorbell camera images of a man wearing a mask and gloves at Nancy Guthrie's door on the night she disappeared.
The sheriff's department said earlier this month that various forms of evidence were being analyzed in the case. Investigators have also turned to the investigative technique of genetic genealogy to try to make the most of DNA evidence that's been collected.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department warned the public Tuesday about fundraising scams stemming from the high-profile case. The department said no GoFundMe page or any fundraising effort is associated with the investigation and urged people to remain vigilant.
Key Takeaways
- Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Jan. 31 in Tucson, Arizona
- The family is offering a $1 million reward; the FBI is offering an additional $100,000
- Authorities released doorbell camera images of a masked man at the home
- The FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department are investigating using genetic genealogy
What's Next
Savannah Guthrie's interview with former co-host Hoda Kotb will air on "Today" on Thursday and Friday. The family continues to urge anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that someone in southern Arizona "holds the key" to finding resolution in this case.