Savannah Guthrie's Brother Pleads for Contact with Suspected Kidnappers

FBI offers $50K reward in Nancy Guthrie disappearance case

Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:15am

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Savannah Guthrie's family is again speaking directly to whoever may be holding their missing 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, as investigators pursue what they describe as a likely abduction in Arizona. In a video posted on Savannah Guthrie's Instagram, her brother Camron Guthrie, a retired F-16 pilot, addresses the suspected kidnappers and urges them to initiate contact.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of prominent NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie, has garnered national attention and highlights the anguish families face when a loved one goes missing. Authorities are treating this as a potential kidnapping case, underscoring the serious nature of the situation.

The details

According to authorities in Pima County, Arizona, Nancy Guthrie appears to have been taken against her will, and they are treating the case as a "possible kidnapping or abduction." Savannah Guthrie's brother Camron has directly appealed to the suspected kidnappers, asking them to reach out so the family can communicate and "move forward." The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy's safe return.

  • On February 6, 2026, Savannah Guthrie's brother Camron posted a video on her Instagram addressing the suspected kidnappers.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

A prominent NBC News anchor and the daughter of the missing Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who has gone missing and is believed to have been abducted.

Camron Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's brother, a retired F-16 pilot, who has directly appealed to the suspected kidnappers.

Pima County

The county in Arizona where Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is being investigated as a potential kidnapping or abduction.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's safe return.

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What they’re saying

“Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first, we have to know that you have our mom.”

— Camron Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's brother

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspected kidnappers out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the anguish and uncertainty families face when a loved one goes missing, underscoring the importance of law enforcement cooperation and public vigilance in helping to bring such cases to a safe resolution.