This case is really pulling on everyone's heartstrings. Nancy Guthrie has been missing for nearly a week. Law enforcement is doing everything it can to track her down, but with every minute that passes, the more terrifying this whole situation gets. The 84-year-old has been without her necessary medication. Her blood was confirmed to be what is splattered on her front steps. And now the first of two deadlines in a yet-to-be verified ransom note has passed, and despite their best effort, the family has had no way of contacting the alleged perpetrator. Just such an emotional situation, and it's weighing heavily on the Pima County Sheriff, Chris Nanos. Related: Man Charged With Sending Phony Ransom Texts To Family Has INSANE Criminal History During Friday's episode of the Today Show, Chris teared up when asked what gives him hope that Nancy is "still out there." Getting choked up, he expressed: "You have to have hope. You have to have hope. Come on, this is somebody's mom. We're gonna find her." Oof. We sure hope so! Nancy seems like such a sweet lady and, clearly, a deeply beloved mother. The thought of someone like her being ripped from their home in the middle of the night? It's gut-wrenching. One of many reasons this case has captivated so many. We all want to see her returned to her family safely. Hear the latest on the case (below): A tip line has been set up: see HERE. The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance. [Image via NBC/YouTube & Savannah Guthrie/Instagram] The post Sheriff Tears Up Expressing 'Hope' They'll Find Nancy Guthrie appeared first on Perez Hilton.