Nancy Guthrie Update Today: Helpful News Surfaces
On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the investigation into the disappearance Nancy Guthrie continued, and officials shared helpful news amid the search.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Feb. 1. Officials believe she was taken against her will, and they've been searching for her ever since.
On Wednesday, NBC News reported that according to the FBI, officials have received more than 750 tips since Savannah Guthrie announced a $1 million family reward for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. Those with information about her disappearance are being asked to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI.
So, it's certainly helpful, and hopeful, that at least 750 people have reached out with tips. But, so far, Nancy is still missing.
Search for Nancy Guthrie Continues on Wednesday, Feb. 25, as Tips Pour In
Savannah announced the 1 million family reward for the recovery of Nancy on Tuesday, Feb. 24, in a video shared to social media, stating that her family hasn't given up hope.
"We know that millions of you have been praying. So many people have been of every faith and no faith at all, praying for her return," Savannah said. "And we feel those prayers. Please keep praying without ceasing. We still believe. We still believe in a miracle. We still believe that she can come home,."
She added in the message, "As my sister says, we are blowing on the embers of hope. We also know. She may be lost. She may already be gone. She may have already gone home to the Lord that she loves and is dancing in heaven with her mom and her dad and with her beloved brother, Pierce, and with our daddy. And if this is what is to be, then we will accept it. But we need to know where she is. We need her to come home."
Officials and Experts Are Back in the Guthrie Neighborhood Canvassing
The sheriff's department released a statement on Tuesday stating they're back in the Guthrie neighborhood canvassing. Private citizens have been going to the area to help, but officials are warning that they need to to through the proper channels.
"Volunteer search groups have inquired about being in the area. Per the Sheriff, they were asked to please give investigators the space they need to do their work," official stated. "We appreciate their concern, and we all want to find Nancy, but this work is best left to professionals. PCSD has volunteer opportunities if they wish to get involved with the department."
They add, "Private property laws apply. It is up to each individual property owner to grant permission for anyone to be on their property."