Purported ransom deadline nears as Guthries say ‘we will pay’ for mother’s return

Follow for live updates on the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, which has entered its ninth day.

• Purported deadline nears: Nancy Guthrie’s possible abductors are demanding $6 million by 5 p.m. today, CNN affiliate KGUN reported, citing a purported ransom note sent to the station. The note included a threat to Guthrie’s life if the deadline isn’t met, according to KGUN. • Family’s plea: Guthrie’s children posted on social media a plea for their missing mother’s return, with “Today” host Savannah Guthrie saying, “We will pay.” • No suspects: There have been no suspects named as the search for the 84-year-old enters its second week. Law enforcement officials were at her home on Sunday, and were also seen at the home of her daughter Annie late Saturday. It’s nearing 4 a.m. in Arizona’s Catalina Foothills where Nancy Guthrie’s home is, and a CNN producer has witnessed a sheriff’s deputy at the property. A law enforcement vehicle with “sheriff” written on the side is parked near the property with static red and blue lights on, video taken from the scene shows. We reported earlier that the Pima County Sheriff’s Department will continue to guard the 84-year-old’s home at the request of her family.