In a poignant new video message, television news anchor Savannah Guthrie has made a fresh appeal for information regarding her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, who vanished from her home in Tucson, Arizona, 15 days ago. The Today show host, who is temporarily stepping away from her NBC morning broadcast duties, urged anyone with knowledge of her mother's whereabouts to come forward, emphasizing that "it is never too late to do the right thing."
Emotional Appeal and Ongoing Investigation
Savannah Guthrie, 54, posted the appeal on Instagram, stating, "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." Unlike previous videos where her siblings joined her, she appeared alone in this latest message. She did not reference any ransom demands or communication with a potential abductor, focusing instead on a call for assistance from the public.
Key Clues and FBI Involvement
The search for Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman, has intensified with investigators following leads related to a glove discovered two miles from her residence. The FBI confirmed on Sunday that the glove resembles those worn by a presumed abductor captured in surveillance footage on the night of her disappearance. Crucially, the glove carries an unknown man's DNA, which is being processed into crime databases. If no match is found, it may be entered into commercial genealogy databases to aid identification.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department, leading the investigation, has not provided an official update since Friday, when it announced increased law enforcement activity in the area. Authorities have made no arrests and continue to operate under the belief that Nancy Guthrie is alive. Sheriff Chris Nanos has reportedly dismissed theories that the disappearance was a burglary gone wrong, while also cautioning against speculation targeting family members, such as Guthrie's son-in-law Tommaso Cioni.
Public Speculation and Political Commentary
Early on Monday, former President Donald Trump commented on the case via social media, praising a former FBI agent, Nicole Parker, for her analysis on Fox News. Parker had previously expressed doubts about whether Guthrie's disappearance was an abduction. However, Sheriff Nanos emphasized the importance of avoiding unfounded accusations, stating, "People out there can get pretty ugly and mean and nasty and not have the facts."
As the investigation enters its third week, the community remains on edge, with law enforcement urging anyone with information to contact authorities. The case has drawn national attention, highlighting the complexities of missing persons investigations and the emotional toll on families.
