Savannah Guthrieand her siblings are addressing reports that media outletshave received unverified ransom lettersas their motherremains missing for a fourth day.
Sitting between hersister Annie Guthrie and brother Camron Guthriein an emotionalfour-minute video, Savannah Guthrie said, "We, too, have heard the reports about a ransom letter in the media."
As she continued, she appearedto speak directly to a possible kidnapper.
"As a family, we are doing everything that we can. We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she's alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us," Savannah Guthrie said.
Guthrie family statement:Everything Savannah Guthrie and her siblings said in their video
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Authorities search for Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old missing mother
The Pima County Sheriff's Office in Arizona received a 911 call reportingNancy Guthrie missing from her home outside Tucsonaround noon local time on Sunday, Feb. 1.
The "Today" show cohost emphasized 84-year-oldNancy Guthrie's medical needs as she said, "Her health, her heart, is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive. She needs it not to suffer."
Annie Guthrie added, "Mama, if you're listening, we need you to come home. We miss you."
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What we know about possible ransom letters
During the afternoon of Feb. 3, the Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed ina statementreleased on social media that it was "aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s)" and that it was "taking all tips and leads very seriously. Anything that comes in goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI."
People attend a vigil at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
People attend a vigil at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
A supportive sign left by neighbors is posted outside of the home of Nancy Guthrie. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Pima County Sheriff's deputies walk through the driveway of Nancy Guthrie's home after her disappearance." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Media broadcasts outside the home of Nancy Guthrie." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> Nancy Guthrie's community holds a vigil as search continues
People attend a vigil at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church after the disappearance ofNancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on Feb. 4, 2026.
CBS Newsreported that its Tucson affiliate, KOLD News, received a letter on Feb. 2. Without specifying which news station received the communication or confirming its veracity, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News that the letter "contained specific details about the home and what Nancy Guthrie was wearing that night."
Nanos told CBS News that the FBI had reviewed the note and shared it with Savannah Guthrie. On Feb. 3,TMZ reportedthat it had received an alleged letter demanding payment for the release of Nancy Guthrie. The USA TODAY Network has not viewed or substantiated the validity of either note.
On Feb. 4, authorities said a suspect or person of interest had not been identified.
Nancy Guthrie's familyreported her missingon Sunday, Feb. 1, from her home in the Catalina Foothills community just north of Tucson, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department. She was last seen the prior evening, around 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, Nanos said in a Feb. 2 press conference.
On Monday, Feb. 2, authorities confirmed investigators believed Nancy Guthrie "was taken from the home" and said the case was being considered as a "possible kidnapping or abduction." The FBI is assisting in the investigation.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Savannah Guthrie speaks out on ransom letters for missing mom
