Savannah Guthrie Offers $1M Reward to Find Missing Mother

The 'TODAY' co-anchor announced the family reward for information leading to the recovery of her 84-year-old mother.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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TV personality Savannah Guthrie has offered a $1 million reward to uncover information about her missing 84-year-old mother, who has been missing for over three weeks. The FBI has received over 750 tips since the reward was announced, as Guthrie acknowledged the possibility that her mother may already be deceased.

Why it matters

The Guthrie case highlights the growing concern over the increasing number of missing persons cases in the U.S. The willingness of a high-profile family to offer a significant reward underscores the desperation and hope that often accompany these searches, while also demonstrating the power of public appeals to generate leads.

The details

Guthrie's mother was allegedly abducted from her home, and the family believes she may have already passed away. The reward offer has led to a surge of over 750 tips to the FBI within 12 hours, though this also presents challenges for law enforcement to sift through the information and identify credible leads.

  • Guthrie's mother has been missing for over three weeks.
  • The reward information was announced on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the 'TODAY' program who is offering a $1 million reward to find her missing 84-year-old mother.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

The organization that the Guthrie family plans to donate $500,000 to, demonstrating a commitment to supporting broader efforts in missing persons cases.

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What they’re saying

“Someone knows how to find our mom and bring her home.”

— Savannah Guthrie, TV personality (Instagram)

“We also know that she may be lost. She may already be gone. She may have already gone home to the Lord that she loves.”

— Savannah Guthrie, TV personality (Video)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.