Savannah Guthrie's emotional appeal: What is the latest update on Nancy Guthrie nine months after her disappearance

Savannah Guthrie has renewed her appeal for information about her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, nine months after the 84-year-old was reported missing from her Arizona home. The Today show co-host shared a personal drawing by her young daughter to explain how the family continues to cope with the disappearance. She also urged anyone with information to come forward, saying the reward for help remains available.

The investigation is still ongoing, with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department continuing to work with laboratory experts and the FBI. The information is taken from NBC News and USA TODAY.

What did Savannah Guthrie say about her missing mother?

Guthrie shared a drawing on Instagram showing a blue umbrella surrounded by raindrops. Her daughter, Vale, had written a message beneath it: “I know it might not seem like it but I really need my Mommy.”

Guthrie said the picture “says so much about how I feel.”

She also described how the disappearance has affected her family, explaining that everyday life may appear normal, but nothing has been the same.

"The world goes on, things appear 'normal' − as we try to keep going and be strong, especially for our young kids − but it’s not and it never will be," she wrote.

"For Annie and Tommy, for Cam and Kristine, for Mike and me and for all of mom’s beloved grandchildren: we ache for her, we cry out for answers, we cannot move forward. We need someone to help us, tell us what you know."

Calling her mother “a light in this world,” Guthrie asked people to help the family find answers. She ended with a direct appeal: "We are begging you. Please help us."

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What is the latest update on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance?

Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1. Authorities believe she was taken against her will, and reports have indicated that a ransom demand was involved. The FBI released images in February showing an armed person at her front door appearing to tamper with a camera. The person has not been identified.

In an October 30 update on X, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said investigators were continuing to examine DNA evidence. Sheriff Chris Nanos said members of the task force had travelled to Florida earlier in the month to meet with laboratory scientists and discuss ways to advance the analysis.

The statement added that investigators were continuing to work with their partners and urged the public to remember that "no tip is too small."

Savannah Guthrie’s family continues to seek answers

Guthrie made another emotional appeal in July, saying her "family is in agony" and asking people to help find her mother. "We are in a nightmare that will not end; nothing about our situation has changed," she said. "We will never stop looking for her. We will always ache for her and feel that hole in our hearts." Nine months after Nancy's disappearance, the family is still waiting for answers. Guthrie has thanked those who have supported them and asked the public to keep sharing any information that could help investigators.