Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's "Today" show, made an emotional appeal on July 27 for information about her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February 1 from their Arizona home.
Guthrie described her family as "in agony" and living a "nightmare that will not end."
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She urged anyone with relevant information to "do the right thing" and help locate her mother.
Disappearance and Investigation
Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished after returning from a family game night. Authorities in Arizona believe she was taken against her will.
Surveillance footage showed a masked man tampering with the home's doorbell camera near the time of her disappearance.
Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made.
The FBI released images of a suspect described as a man about 5'9" to 5'10" tall, with average build and wearing a black backpack.
He remains unidentified.
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Earlier in the investigation, ransom notes were received by media outlets and the Guthrie family.
The FBI has identified some as extortion attempts but continues to investigate others as potentially legitimate.
Reward and Family's Plea
The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward, while the Guthrie family has added $1 million, totaling $1.1 million for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery or the arrest and conviction of those involved.
In previous messages, Savannah Guthrie acknowledged the possibility that her mother may not be alive but emphasized the need to find her location.
"We need her to come home," she said.
The family has posted several videos addressing the kidnapper and anyone with information, requesting communication to resolve the case.
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Savannah reiterated, "I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing."
