Sheriff Gets Choked Up Discussing Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mom Nancy: 'You Have to Have Hope’

Sheriff Chris Nanos has been leading the investigation into the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mom, Nancy

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• Sheriff Chris Nanos got visibly emotional in a new interview, which aired on the Today show on Friday, Feb. 6
• Nanos has been leading the investigation into the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mom, Nancy
• Nancy was reported missing from her Arizona home nearly six days ago

As the investigation into the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy, enters its sixth day, emotions are running high. 

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who has been at the forefront of the investigation, got visibly choked up in a new interview with NBC’s Liz Kreutz, which aired on the Today show on Friday, Feb. 6. 

With no suspects or persons of interest named in the case, Kreutz asked Sheriff Nanos what gives him hope that the 84-year-old mother of three is “still out there.” 

“You have to have hope,” Nanos said, his voice trembling. “You have to have hope. Come on, this is somebody’s mom. We’re gonna find her.”

The Guthrie family have spoken out multiple times, imploring Nancy’s abductor or abductors to contact them so they can address any potential ransom negotiations. 

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In an emotional video posted on Feb. 4, Savannah and her siblings, Annie and Camron, addressed those who took their mother. 

“As a family, we are doing everything that we can. We are ready to talk,” Savannah said in the video. “However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please, reach out to us." 

In a second video posted on Feb. 5, Savannah’s brother Camron, once again asked the abductor to reach out to the family. 

‘Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you," Camron said in the video. "We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward."

Authorities confirmed in a press conference on Thursday that they are still investigating a ransom note that was shared with the media, demanding bitcoin. However, one fake ransom demand led to an arrest on Thursday morning. 

“My next message is to those imposters who are trying to take advantage and profit from this situation,” FBI Agent Heith Janke said. “We will investigate and ensure you are held accountable for your actions.”

He added of the arrest, “We believe there's no evidence to connect this to Nancy's case. It was someone that was trying to profit from it, a total imposter.”

Nancy was last seen alive at her Arizona home on Saturday, Jan. 31, when she was dropped off by her daughter Annie. She was later reported missing after she failed to show up at church the next day. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900. People are encouraged to call 88-CRIME or 520-882-7463. All calls remain anonymous. They can also use the mobile app P3TIPS or visit 88crime.org.

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