Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Help in Mother's Disappearance

Family offers $1M reward for information leading to recovery of Nancy Guthrie

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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More than three weeks after the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, her daughter Savannah Guthrie, the co-anchor of the 'Today' show, is making a public appeal for help, backed by a $1 million reward offered by the family. Nancy Guthrie was reported missing after failing to appear at a friend's home to watch a livestreamed church service on February 1. Investigators have released images of a masked individual near her Tucson home and are exploring genetic genealogy as a possible lead, though Guthrie's siblings have been cleared. The family is also donating $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to support other missing persons cases.

Why it matters

The high-profile nature of Savannah Guthrie's role on the 'Today' show has brought national attention to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, which investigators say was an abduction. The substantial reward money offered by the family underscores their desperation to find Nancy and the family's hope that the publicity will lead to new information or a breakthrough in the case.

The details

Investigators have released doorbell camera images showing a masked individual wearing gloves outside Nancy Guthrie's home and appearing to tamper with a security camera. A glove recovered near the property contained unknown DNA that did not match profiles in a federal database. Authorities are now exploring genetic genealogy as a possible avenue for identifying a suspect. Law enforcement officials have also confirmed that Guthrie's siblings and their spouses have been cleared.

  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026 after failing to appear at a friend's home.
  • Savannah Guthrie made her public plea on February 25, 2026, more than three weeks after her mother's disappearance.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of the 'Today' show and the daughter of Nancy Guthrie.

Nancy Guthrie

An 84-year-old woman who was reportedly abducted from her Tucson home in the early hours of February 1, 2026.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The federal law enforcement agency that is assisting in the investigation and has offered a $100,000 reward.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency in Tucson, Arizona that is leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The non-profit organization that the Guthrie family is donating $500,000 to in order to support other missing persons cases.

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What they’re saying

“It is Day 24 since our mom was taken in the dark of night from her bed, and every hour and minute and second and every long night has been agony since then of worrying about her and fearing for her and aching for her and most of all just missing her.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, 'Today' show (dailyfly.com)

“We still believe in a miracle. We also know she may be lost. She may be gone. If this is what is to be, then we will accept it. But we need to know where she is.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, 'Today' show (dailyfly.com)

“Somebody know. And we are begging you to come forward now. Tell what you know and help us bring our beloved mom home so we can either celebrate the glorious, miraculous homecoming or celebrate the beautiful, brave and courageous and noble life that she has lived. Please be the light in the dark.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, 'Today' show (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

The FBI in Phoenix said the tip line is available for actionable investigative leads, and urged the public to contact them with any serious and detailed fact-based information about Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts.

The takeaway

This high-profile missing persons case highlights the anguish and uncertainty faced by families of the missing, and the Guthries' willingness to offer a substantial reward and donate to support other cases underscores their desperation to find Nancy and bring closure to their family.