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The family of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, released a public plea<\/a> to potential captors for proof of life after she went missing Saturday. Ed Smart, whose daughter Elizabeth was kidnapped in 2002, said the video\u2019s release is likely strategic.<\/p>\n

“Talking directly to those that have taken her, the abductors, is crucially important,” Smart said Thursday on “Fox & Friends.”\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

“That they know that they’re trying to comply with everything that’s being said, that they want to resolve this and bring their mother home,” he added.<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Smart was kidnapped from her Salt Lake City home as a teenager. She was held captive for nine months before being found alive. Her father said families of abducted individuals<\/a> often release public statements to pressure captors and let their loved ones know they are being searched for.<\/p>\n

HOW TECH IS BEING USED IN NANCY GUTHRIE DISAPPEARANCE INVESTIGATION<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen at her home<\/a> in Tucson, Ariz., on Saturday night. Law enforcement has not named any suspects or motive in the case but confirmed a crime occurred.<\/p>\n

The Guthrie family\u2019s video, posted Wednesday night, urged anyone with information<\/a> about Nancy Guthrie\u2019s disappearance to come forward. They addressed reports of ransom notes and said they are “ready to talk.”<\/p>\n

“We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her,” said Savannah Guthrie alongside her brother and sister.<\/p>\n

“We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us.”<\/p>\n

TIMELINE: NBC HOST SAVANNAH GUTHRIE\u2019S MOTHER DISAPPEARS AS SHERIFF SAYS SHE MAY HAVE BEEN \u2018ABDUCTED\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

When his daughter was missing, Smart said the family relied on public statements to keep her case in the public eye. He added that the media \u2014 especially social media<\/a> \u2014 has become a vital part of such cases. Elizabeth\u2019s abductors were identified after appearing on a television episode of “America\u2019s Most Wanted.”<\/p>\n

“Her captors did make her aware that there was a search that we were out there calling for her,” said Smart.<\/p>\n

He said that even if Nancy Guthrie doesn\u2019t hear the messages from her children directly, knowing she is being searched for could still be vital.<\/p>\n

TRUMP CALLS SAVANNAH GUTHRIE AS SEARCH FOR HER MISSING MOM INTENSIFIES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“It\u2019s hard to know whether Nancy can hear or not, but it\u2019s important to make that effort,” said Smart.<\/p>\n

“Bringing her hope in a very difficult time and keeping her hopes up that this is going to be resolved, and she’ll be back with her family, nothing could be more important.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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