India, May 29 -- Savannah Guthrie, co-host of the "Today" show, has reportedly invested approximately $500,000 in hiring private investigators in an effort to resolve the mystery surrounding her 84-year-old mother, Nancy's disappearance.

In a new report, The U.S. Sun disclosed the estimated amount spent as the case of the missing person approaches the four-month milestone without any indication of a solution.

A source informed the outlet that Savannah has engaged an "entire independent team" comprising former agents, security specialists, and investigators, who are pursuing leads on a daily basis.

The source asserted that Savannah "has told everyone involved that the search will continue for as long as necessary."

"She is not prepared...