Anchor Savannah Guthrie and her family have released a new video pleading for the safe return of their mother.
“We received your message, and we understand,” Guthrie said in the video posted to Instagram on Saturday evening, as she is flanked by her two siblings. “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 continued. “This is very valuable to us. And we will pay.” Her video did not provide any details about the message she referenced.
Nancy Guthrie disappeared in the middle of night from her home in Tucson, Arizona, last weekend and authorities believe she was taken against her will.
Earlier this week, authorities said they had yet to identify a person of interest or suspect in the case.
They are offering a reward of $50,000 (£36,000) for information.
Nancy Guthrie was discovered missing when members of her church grew concerned when she did not attend Sunday services.
Authorities say that early on Sunday morning, a doorbell camera in her home was disconnected and removed. At about 02:28 local time, the app connected to her pacemaker, a implanted cardiac device, was disconnected from her phone.
FBI Special Agent Heith Janke has said the bureau is looking into a potential ransom note sent to several media outlets.
