In a video posted to Instagram on Sunday, Feb. 15, the Today show anchor tearfully asked anyone involved — or anyone with information — to come forward. She shared that it has been two weeks since her mother was taken, but emphasized that her family continues to hold onto hope.
Speaking directly to those who may know where Nancy is, Savannah said that it is never too late to make the right choice. She expressed her belief that no one is beyond redemption and reaffirmed her faith in the fundamental goodness of people. She ended the video by repeating her message that it’s not too late, and in the caption wrote, “Bring her home. It’s never too late to do the next right thing.”
Earlier that week, on Feb. 12, Savannah shared a childhood video of her mother, writing that they would never stop searching for her. The post came as the search effort reached its 12th day. Nancy was last seen on Jan. 31, and authorities launched an urgent search the following day. On Feb. 11, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said investigators were still operating under the belief that Nancy is alive.
Savannah had previously posted surveillance images and video showing an armed person outside her mother’s home on the night she vanished. After authorities released the footage, she reiterated her belief that her mother is alive and urged that she be brought home safely.
According to Sheriff Chris Nanos, law enforcement and their partners were able to recover previously inaccessible images and video. The footage allegedly shows an armed individual tampering with a camera at Nancy’s front door on the morning she disappeared.
The FBI’s Phoenix office later explained that agents had been working alongside local authorities and private partners to retrieve any lost or damaged recordings from Nancy’s home, especially since some devices had been removed.
In the latest development, the FBI announced on Sunday that a glove containing DNA was found near Nancy’s home and appears to match gloves worn by the armed person seen in the surveillance footage. A spokesperson noted that while one glove recovered earlier had a different DNA profile, the newly analyzed glove seems consistent with the one seen in the video.
Previously, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that deputies detained a person during a traffic stop south of Tucson. Authorities also searched a property in Rio Rico connected to that individual. However, after completing the search, investigators stated that the case remains ongoing.
The man who was detained was later released. Identifying himself as Carlos Palazuelos of Rio Rico, he denied any involvement and told reporters he hopes authorities find the real suspect so he can clear his name.
The FBI is asking anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI or reach out to the Pima County Sheriff’s Office.
