Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that federal agents are assisting local authorities in Tucson, Arizona, in a search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Investigators said they believe Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home.
"We're doing everything to assist the locals. We're working with the locals," Bondi said during a press conference that primarily focused on the arrest of a suspect in the 2012 Benghazi consulate attack.
"I know she's asked for all of our prayers, so please pray for her. Pray for her beautiful mom. Pray for her family that she's returned home. That's all we can say about that at this time."
Bondi added: "I've known Savannah for over 30 years and it's breaking my heart."
Bondi's comments came as the FBI offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery or the arrest of those responsible. Local investigators said the case is being treated as a suspected abduction.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has said investigators found blood at Nancy Guthrie's residence that matched her DNA and that she is considered a vulnerable adult who needs daily medication.
Authorities have also said her pacemaker monitoring device disconnected after she disappeared, and that surveillance equipment at the home was disabled.
Nanos has said he believes Nancy Guthrie is still alive and urged anyone with information to contact law enforcement.
Family members have asked that whoever may be holding her provide proof of life and communicate through authorities, while investigators have said they have not publicly identified any suspects.
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