Savannah Guthrie gives emotional first interview since mum Nancy went missing

Nancy Guthrie's daughter has tearfully told how her family are still in 'agony' that the 84-year-old still hasn't been found almost two months after her disappearance.

Today show host Savannah Guthrie has taken part in her first televised interview to discuss her mother's abduction, which took place on 1 February.

The broadcaster, 54, hasn't been on air since and has only addressed the incident in short clips shared to social media.

Nancy was reported missing early last month and despite officials following up on various leads, the trail appears to have gone somewhat cold.

No arrests have been made in connection with the case, although the investigation remains active and the FBI continues to search for a man who is around 5ft 9ins tall with 'an average build'.

Officials previously released chilling video captured on Nancy's doorbell camera which captured footage of a masked individual outside of her home.

Her daughter Savannah has now spoken out about the emotional turmoil her loved ones continue to face in an interview with her former co-host Hoda Kotb.

The entirety of the two-part series is set to air on Thursday (26 March) and Friday (27 March), but a sneak peak of the conversation aired on Wednesday (25 March).

In the poignant interview, Savannah said: "We are in agony. It is unbearable. And to think of what she went through...I wake up every night, in the middle of the night, every night, and in the darkness, I imagine her terror.

"It is unthinkable, but those thoughts demand to be thought. And I will not hide my face."

"She needs to come home, now," Savannah added. "Someone needs to do the right thing."

Savannah is set to return to her Today show gig imminently after almost eight weeks off of the air.

Hoda said she was left in awe of her pal's resilience, saying: "There is a desperation and also a steeliness about Savannah. She’s hoping somebody, whoever this person is will see something and say something."

Her co-star Carson Daly added: "It’s gut-wrenching to watch someone you love so much be still post-50 days of this tragic event in this tortured limbo state. Yet, to still show so much resilience and grace among it all."

In a statement shared on Tuesday (24 March) by Savannah and her siblings, Nancy's distraught family again pleaded for someone with information to come forward.

"Someone knows something," the missing pensioner's relatives said. "It’s possible a member of this community has information that they do not even realise is significant.

"We hope people search their memories, especially around the key timelines of January 31 and the early morning hours of February 1, as well as the late evening of January 11.

"We desperately ask this community for renewed attention to our mom’s case - please consult camera footage, journal notes, text messages, observations or conversations that in retrospect may hold significance.

"Our focus is solely on finding her and bringing her home. We want to celebrate her beautiful and courageous life. But we cannot do that until she is brought to a final place of rest."

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos also issued a fresh plea to the person responsible for Nancy's disappearance earlier this week, saying: "Just give her up. Let her go.Take her to a clinic, a hospital. Drop her off. Just let her go."

Timeline of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance

January 31 - Nancy’s last appearance

Nancy Guthrie took an Uber to her daughter Annie Guthrie’s house for dinner at around 5:32 pm.

She was dropped home by her family a few hours later.

Her garage door opened at approximately 9:48pm and closed at 9:50pm, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said.

“It is that time we assume that Nancy’s home and probably going to bed,” he added.

February 1 - Nancy reported missing

Nancy’s doorbell camera is disconnected at 1:47am and the software detected movement around 25 minutes later.

At 2:28am, the 84-year-old’s pacemaker app is disconnected from her cellphone.

After Nancy’s friend notified her family that she missed church, they checked on her home at 11:56am and discovered she was missing.

They notified 911 at 12:03pm, and police arrived at 12:15pm.

February 2 - ‘I believe she was abducted’

Sheriff Nanos told CBS News he believed Guthrie was ‘abducted’ in the middle of the night.

“She didn't walk from there. She didn't go willingly,” he added.

February 3 - Alleged ransom notes

Several media outlets reported receiving ‘ransom notes’ which allegedly demanded a large sum of Bitcoin to be sent for Nancy’s release.

Nanos said they were looking into the ‘possible ransom note(s)’ and confirmed the blood found on the porch of Nancy's property was also hers.

February 4 - Savannah Guthrie speaks out

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Camron, shared an emotional video on Instagram, pleading for their mother’s return.

“We are ready to talk,” Savannah said. “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.”

February 5 - FBI reward

The FBI announced a $50,000 reward ‘for information leading to the recovery’ of Nancy.

Camron Guthrie posted another video, saying: “Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you.”

February 6 - ‘New message’

Authorities said they were ‘aware of a new message’ which was sent to CBS News' Tucson affiliate KOLD.

The sheriff's department said investigators were ‘conducting follow-up’ at Nancy’s home and ‘surrounding areas’.

February 7 - ‘We will pay’

Nancy’s children posted a video to social media in which Savannah appeared to address the alleged abductor.

“We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her,” she said, before adding: “This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.”

Authorities were seen leaving Annie’s home with a bag after 10:30 pm. As per PEOPLE, one official was reportedly seen wearing blue gloves.

February 10 - New images of armed suspect released

According to FBI Director Kash Patel, they show ‘an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance’.

Sharing the images on Instagram, Savannah wrote: “We believe she is still alive. Bring her home.”

Authorities announced that they had detained a man for questioning ‘during a traffic stop’; however, he was released the following day.

February 12 - First description of suspect shared

The FBI said: “The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’9” - 5’10” tall, with an average build. In the video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack.”

It also increased the reward to $100,000.

February 15 - Glove discovered

A glove discovered near Nancy’s property appeared to match those worn by the suspect seen on the doorbell camera, the FBI said. It was one of ‘approximately’ 16 collected by authorities.

However, later tests found that it did not have any matches in the national DNA database.

February 16 - Guthrie family ‘cleared’ as suspects

“To be clear … the Guthrie family - to include all siblings and spouses - has been cleared as possible suspects in this case,” Nanos said. “The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case.”

February 24 - Guthrie family offer new reward

In addition to the FBI’s reward, the family announced a personal reward of up to $1 million.

“Somebody knows. We are begging you to please come forward now,” Savannah said.

February 25 - Federal prosecutors and FBI visit Nancy's home

“Federal prosecutors traditionally work with all levels of law enforcement and have done so throughout this investigation,” said Timothy Courchaine, US Attorney for the District of Arizona.

March 2 - Savannah seen outside her mother's home

According to the Associated Press, the Today host was seen placing flowers at the property with her family.

“We feel the love and prayers from our neighbors, from the Tucson community and from around the country,” she penned on Instagram.

March 25 - Savannah gives first TV interview since her mother's disappearance

"It is unbearable, and to think of what she went through. I wake up every night, in the middle of the night, every night, and in the darkness, I imagine her terror, and it is unthinkable, but those thoughts demand to be thought, and I will not hide my face, but she needs to come home now," Savannah told Today in a preview of the interview ahead of it airing in full.

"We are in agony. It is unbearable. And to think of what she went through.”