Savannah Guthrie pleads for mother's safe return in emotional video

The 'Today' anchor's 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie has been missing since January 31.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the 'Today' show, has released an emotional video pleading for the safe return of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since January 31 from her home in Tucson, Arizona. In the video, Savannah expresses hope that her mother is still alive and urges 'whoever has her or knows where she is' to 'do the right thing' and return Nancy home.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother has garnered national attention, highlighting the distress and uncertainty families face when a loved one goes missing. The case also raises questions about the challenges of investigating missing persons cases, especially for vulnerable older adults.

The details

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen outside her Tucson, Arizona home on the evening of January 31. She was declared missing the following day after failing to show up for a regular Sunday meeting with friends. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has declared Nancy's home a crime scene, with the sheriff stating he believes she 'didn't walk' from her home willingly. Hundreds of leads have been investigated, but no primary suspects have been identified. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have released multiple videos pleading for their mother's safe return.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen outside her Tucson, Arizona home on the evening of January 31, 2026.
  • Nancy Guthrie was declared missing on February 1, 2026 after failing to show up for a regular Sunday meeting.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

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

Nancy Guthrie

84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie who has been missing since January 31, 2026.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

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What they’re saying

“It's never too late, and you're not lost or alone, and it is never too late to do the right thing. And we are here, and we believe — we believe in the essential goodness of every human being.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, Today show (Instagram)

What’s next

The Pima County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, with the cooperation of the FBI. Savannah Guthrie and her family remain hopeful that her mother will be found safe.

The takeaway

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother highlights the challenges and heartbreak families face when a loved one goes missing, and the importance of thorough investigations and community support in these difficult cases.