Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Mother's Safe Return

TV host asks kidnapper to 'do the right thing' two weeks after Nancy Guthrie's abduction

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the Today show, has taken to social media to make another emotional plea for the safe return of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona two weeks ago. In an Instagram video, Guthrie expressed hope that her mother is still alive and urged the kidnapper to 'do the right thing' and release her, noting that 'it's never too late.'

Why it matters

The high-profile kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother has garnered national attention and raised concerns about her mother's health, as she requires daily medication and has a pacemaker. The family's public pleas for her safe return highlight the anguish and uncertainty faced by loved ones of kidnapping victims.

The details

According to authorities, DNA evidence recovered from a glove near Nancy Guthrie's home appears to match a glove worn by the suspect seen in video footage. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have shared multiple video messages on social media, shifting from impassioned pleas to the kidnapper to more desperate requests for public assistance in finding their mother.

  • Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona home two weeks ago.
  • On Sunday evening, Savannah Guthrie posted a new video message on Instagram.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

Co-anchor of the Today show and daughter of kidnapping victim Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie

84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie who was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

FBI

Law enforcement agency assisting in the investigation of Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping.

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What they’re saying

“It's been two weeks since our mom was taken and I just wanted to come on and say that we still have hope and we still believe. I wanted to say 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 to late to do the right thing. We are here. We believe. And we believe in the essential goodness of every human being. It's never too late.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Instagram)

What’s next

The FBI is continuing its investigation and analysis of the DNA evidence found near Nancy Guthrie's home. Authorities have expressed concern for her health due to her need for daily medication and medical conditions.

The takeaway

This high-profile kidnapping case highlights the anguish and uncertainty faced by families of abduction victims, especially when the victim is an elderly person with significant health issues. Savannah Guthrie's public pleas for her mother's safe return demonstrate the emotional toll such a situation can take, and the hope that even after two weeks, the family maintains that the kidnapper can still 'do the right thing.'