India, Feb. 8 -- Today' show host Savannah Guthrie is a popular face on American television, but there is renewed interest in her life now after the disappearance of her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. Arizona police revealed on February 2 that Nancy was likely abducted from her Tucson house as she slept.

Savannah released a new video message on Instagram Saturday evening, February 6, saying they have agreed to pay ransom for Nancy's release. She was joined by her siblings Camron and Annie in the video.

"We received your message and we understand," Savannah said in the video. "We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way that we can have peace. This is very valuable to us and we w...