Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Mother's Safe Return After Alleged Kidnapping

Today show host and siblings share emotional video asking for information on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:07pm

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Savannah Guthrie, co-host of the Today show, has shared a public plea for the return of her missing 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who is believed to have been taken from her home against her will. Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Cameron, posted a tearful video on Instagram asking for information and expressing their deep concern for their mother's wellbeing.

Why it matters

The high-profile nature of Savannah Guthrie's role as a national news anchor has drawn significant attention to this case, raising awareness and potentially generating new leads for law enforcement. The alleged kidnapping also highlights the vulnerability of the elderly and the trauma experienced by families when a loved one goes missing.

The details

According to reports, Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31st, and local authorities have notified the FBI of a suspected ransom note that demanded 'millions' in cryptocurrency. The family has described Nancy as a kind, joyful woman who lives with chronic pain and requires medication to survive. In the emotional video, Savannah Guthrie acknowledged the ransom note and said the family is 'ready to talk' with the alleged kidnappers.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026.
  • The video plea was posted on Instagram on February 4, 2026.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

Co-host of the Today show and one of Nancy Guthrie's three children.

Annie Guthrie

One of Nancy Guthrie's three children who appeared in the video plea.

Cameron Guthrie

One of Nancy Guthrie's three children who appeared in the video plea.

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who is believed to have been kidnapped from her home.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“The light is missing from our lives. She is our beacon. She holds fast to joy in all of life's circumstances. She chooses joy day after day, despite having already passed through great trials of pain and grief.”

— Annie Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie's daughter

“Mama, if you're listening, We need you to come home. We miss you.”

— Annie Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie's daughter

“We are ready to talk however. We live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her, we want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie's daughter

What’s next

The Pima County Sheriff's Department is asking those with potential evidence to submit information via an online tip portal, and 88-CRIME is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest or arrests in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

The takeaway

This case highlights the trauma and anguish experienced by families when a loved one goes missing, especially under suspicious circumstances. It also underscores the importance of vigilance and community support in helping law enforcement locate missing persons and bring them home safely.