The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, has entered its ninth day. The Guthrie family posted a third video plea on Saturday, asking for their mother’s safe return and saying, “we will pay.”
If you’re just joining us, here’s a round-up this morning of some key developments:
The investigation: Law enforcement officials remain at Nancy Guthrie’s home as of Monday morning, after visiting both this property and her daughter Annie’s homes over the weekend. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said it is continuing the investigation in multiple locations and will continue to guard the 84-year-old’s home at the request of her family.
The family’s plea: Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a third video message on Saturday, pleading for their mother’s return. “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,” Guthrie said, adding: “We will pay.”
Ransom deadline: Guthrie’s possible abductor, or abductors, are believed to have sent purported ransom notes, threatening her life if a demand for $6 million is not met by 5 p.m. Monday, CNN affiliate KGUN reported.
Guthrie’s colleagues react: Former “Today” show co-host Hoda Kotb stepped in for Savannah Guthrie this morning. Kotb said Guthrie and her family were “our top priority.” This came after Guthrie released a statement about her mother’s disappearance on the show last week.
FBI director briefed: FBI director Kash Patel is expected to travel to Tucson, Arizona, in a trip unrelated to Guthrie’s disappearance. Patel is receiving updates from his team on the case, the FBI Phoenix office said.
CNN’s Amber Sumpter, Catherine Nicholls, Chris Boyette, Toni Odejimi and Amanda Musa contributed to this reporting.