Family Appeals for Nancy Guthrie's Safe Return
US news anchor Savannah Guthrie and her family have issued a new video appeal seeking the safe return of their mother, Nancy Guthrie.
In the video posted on Instagram on Saturday evening, Savannah Guthrie, accompanied by her two siblings, addressed an unspecified message they had received.
"We received your message, and we understand," Guthrie said. "We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her."
"This is the only way we will have peace," she added. "This is very valuable to us. And we will pay."
Investigation and Police Response
Authorities have stated that 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her home on January 31. A reward of $50,000 (£36,000) is being offered for information leading to her recovery.
As of earlier this week, police had not identified any person of interest or suspect in connection with the case.
On Friday, officials announced they were investigating a new message related to Nancy Guthrie, which may be connected to the ongoing investigation.
FBI Involvement and Ransom Note
FBI Special Agent Heith Janke confirmed that the bureau is examining a potential ransom note sent to multiple media outlets.
Janke described the note as one that "had facts associated with a deadline with a monetary value they were asking for," according to NBC News.
A presenter from a local CBS News affiliate informed the BBC that her station had received the "message," though she did not disclose its contents.
Family's Previous Appeals and Communication Efforts
The Guthrie family has released two prior videos expressing willingness to communicate with the potential kidnapper and requesting proof that their mother is alive.
In a video released on Thursday, Camron Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie's son, confirmed that the family has not had direct contact with the kidnappers.
"We have to know that you have our mum," Camron said. "We want to talk to you."
Arrest Related to Fake Ransom Note
On Thursday, the FBI arrested an individual in connection with a fake ransom note.
Concerns for Nancy Guthrie's Health
Both family members and law enforcement have expressed concern that Nancy Guthrie may be at risk due to lack of access to her medication.
"She is without any medicine," Savannah Guthrie stated in a previous announcement. "She needs it to survive. She needs it not to suffer."
