Credited from: CBSNEWS
In her first interview since her mother Nancy Guthrie went missing, Savannah Guthrie expressed the family's profound anguish, stating, "We are in agony. We are in agony," highlighting how unbearable the situation is for them. She recounted waking up nightly in distress, imagining the terror her mother has experienced since her disappearance on February 1 from her Tucson, Arizona home, according to CBS News, BBC, NPR, and SCMP.
The family is offering a substantial reward of $1 million, in addition to a $100,000 reward posted by the FBI, for any information leading to Nancy's safe return, as Savannah Guthrie urged, "Someone needs to do the right thing." She emphasized that the family is desperate for help to find her mother, who they believe was taken against her will, based on security footage of a masked individual near her home, according to CBS News, BBC, and SCMP.
Authorities are actively pursuing leads in the case, having received DNA evidence and additional tips, but they have yet to identify any suspects. "We hope people search their memories, especially around the key timelines of January 31 and the early morning hours of February 1," the Guthrie family stated, reminding the community that no detail is too insignificant, according to NPR and SCMP.
During the emotional interview, Savannah Guthrie pointed out the unresolved nature of the case has been a heavy burden for her family, with the Pima County Sheriff confirming he believes Nancy Guthrie was targeted. Furthermore, he warned that the person responsible may pose a threat to others, urging the community to remain vigilant, according to CBS News, BBC, and NPR.