Hey there from CNN. I'm David Rind with the five things you need to know for Thursday, February 5th.

We need to know, without a doubt, that she's alive and that you have her.

Today's show hosts Savannah Guthrie and her siblings issued an emotional plea as the search for their mother enters its fifth day.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen near her home near Tucson, Arizona on Saturday.

Authorities say they believe she was taken against her will, but there are no suspects yet.

Law enforcement is working on authenticating possible ransom notes sent to local media stations earlier this week.

K-O-L-D anchor Mary Coleman described how her station got one of those via email. A lot of it is information that only someone who is holding her for ransom would know.

Some very sensitive information and things that people who were there when she was taken captive would know. Nogethystries continued to plead for the 84-year-old safe return.

She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive.

Mommy, if you are hearing this, you are a strong woman.

Everyone is looking for you, mommy, everywhere.

We love you, mom.

The sheriff's department in Pima County is scheduled to hold a news conference later this

afternoon.

Got to step away.

When we come back, a lot more news, including the latest on the situation in Minneapolis,

and a read on the jobs market.

Stick around.

Being an adult sucks.

Adults, they have to work all day.

When adults get mail, it's always bills and bills suck.

Sure, but we've got a driver's license.

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