Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Mother's Return in Video Appeal

TV anchor asks kidnapper 'it's never too late to do the right thing' two weeks after Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Savannah Guthrie, the 'Today' TV anchor, posted a new video appeal on Instagram pleading with her mother Nancy's alleged kidnapper to 'do the right thing' and return her two weeks after she was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah's 84-year-old mother, has garnered national attention as the investigation stretches into its 15th day with no suspects identified. Savannah's emotional video appeal highlights the personal anguish of the family and the urgency to find Nancy and bring her home safely.

The details

In the video, a visibly distraught Savannah Guthrie says 'it's never too late' for the kidnapper to 'do the right thing' and return her mother. She expresses hope that the 'essential goodness of every human being' will lead the kidnapper to release Nancy unharmed.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson, Arizona home on January 31.
  • She was reported missing the next morning on February 1.
  • It has now been 15 days since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The 'Today' TV anchor and daughter of the missing Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home.

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What they’re saying

“And I wanted to say that to whoever has her or knows where she is, that it's never too late. And you're not lost or alone, and it is never too late to do the right thing.”

— Savannah Guthrie, TV anchor (Instagram)

The takeaway

Savannah Guthrie's emotional plea highlights the anguish of the family and the urgency to find Nancy Guthrie and bring her home safely. The case has garnered national attention, underscoring the need for the public's help in locating the 84-year-old woman and identifying her alleged kidnapper.