Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Public's Help to Find Kidnapped Mother

Today show host's 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie has been missing since January 31 from her Tucson, Arizona home.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The family of Today show host Savannah Guthrie has released a new video pleading for the public's help in finding her kidnapped 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since January 31 from her home in Tucson, Arizona. The FBI is involved in the investigation, but no suspects have been identified and there has been no ongoing contact with the believed kidnappers since a ransom note demanding $6 million in Bitcoin was sent to news outlets.

Why it matters

The high-profile kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother has garnered national attention and highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in solving such cases, especially when there is a lack of leads or communication from the suspected kidnappers. The Guthrie family is desperate for any information from the public that could help bring Nancy Guthrie home safely.

The details

According to reports, Nancy Guthrie was planning to go to a friend's house on the morning of February 1 to watch a church service online, but never arrived. When friends called her daughter Annie Guthrie, that's when they realized Nancy was missing from her Tucson home. Police believe she was kidnapped. A ransom note demanding $6 million in Bitcoin was sent to news outlets, but the FBI says there has been no ongoing contact with the suspected kidnappers since then. Nancy Guthrie, who is described as 'sharp as a tack' despite her limited mobility, has a pacemaker that disconnected from its monitoring app on her phone early on February 1.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 at her home in Tucson, Arizona.
  • A ransom note with a deadline of Monday, February 10 at 5 p.m. MST was sent to news outlets, but the time passed with no contact from the kidnappers.
  • The FBI says it is currently operating a 24-hour command post to coordinate the investigation.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the Today show and daughter of the missing Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona on January 31.

Annie Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's sister, who was contacted by friends when Nancy Guthrie did not arrive at a friend's house as planned on February 1.

Camron Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's brother, who has also made videos pleading for their mother's safe return.

Chris Nanos

The Pima County Sheriff, who has stated that Nancy Guthrie does not have any cognitive issues and is 'sharp as a tack'.

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What they’re saying

“I'm coming on just to ask you, not just for your prayers, but no matter where you are, even if you're far from Tucson, if you see anything, you hear anything, if there's anything at all that seems strange to you, that you report to law enforcement. We are at an hour of desperation, and we need your help.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Instagram)

“Nancy Guthrie is a 'strong woman, and she is fiercely loving. Over the years, we've gotten to know what makes her tick.'”

— Michael Rudzena, Pastor of Good Shepherd New York (NBC News)

What’s next

The FBI says it is currently operating a 24-hour command post that includes crisis management experts, analytic support, and investigative teams, but they are still asking the public for any information that could help bring Nancy Guthrie home safely.

The takeaway

This high-profile kidnapping case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in solving such crimes, especially when there is a lack of leads or communication from the suspected kidnappers. The Guthrie family's desperate pleas for the public's help underscore the urgent need for any information that could assist in locating Nancy Guthrie and bringing her home.