Savannah Guthrie Amplifies FBI Tip Line in Search for Missing Mother Nancy

The 'Today' co-anchor's family previously increased the reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy to $1 million.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the 'Today' show, has shared a new social media post amplifying the FBI's tip line amid the search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie. Guthrie encouraged her followers to 'be the one that brings [Nancy] home,' noting that tips can be anonymous and the reward can be paid in cash. The family has increased the reward for information leading to Nancy's recovery or an arrest in the case to $1 million.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has garnered significant public attention, with Savannah Guthrie using her platform to raise awareness and encourage anyone with information to come forward. The case highlights the challenges faced by families of missing persons and the importance of community support and law enforcement efforts in such situations.

The details

Nancy Guthrie was last seen alive on Saturday, Jan. 31 after having dinner with family. She was reported missing on Sunday, Feb. 1 when she failed to attend a virtual church service. The Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI believe Nancy was kidnapped by an armed man, who was seen in surveillance footage appearing to tamper with her doorbell camera on Feb. 1.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen alive on Saturday, Jan. 31.
  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on Sunday, Feb. 1.
  • Surveillance footage shows a man tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera on Feb. 1.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the 'Today' show and the daughter of the missing Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie

The missing mother of Savannah Guthrie, who was last seen on Jan. 31 and is believed to have been kidnapped.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency assisting in the search for Nancy Guthrie.

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What they’re saying

“Please - be the one that brings her home. Tips can be anonymous, reward can be paid in cash, as explained here.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Instagram)

“Experts say it is really not traceable and no questions asked.”

— Liz Kreutz, NBC correspondent (Today)

What’s next

The FBI is urging anyone with tips or leads to call 1-800-CALL-FBI in addition to the Pima County Sheriff's Office number, 520-351-4900.

The takeaway

This case highlights the importance of community support and law enforcement efforts in missing persons cases, as well as the challenges faced by families in such situations. Savannah Guthrie's efforts to raise awareness and encourage anyone with information to come forward demonstrate the power of using one's platform to aid in the search for a loved one.