Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Mother's Safe Return in Video to Suspected Kidnappers

Today anchor says family 'will pay' for 84-year-old Nancy's safe return

Feb. 7, 2026 at 6:47pm

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Savannah Guthrie, the co-anchor of NBC's Today show, has released a video directly addressing the suspected kidnappers who abducted her 84-year-old mother, Nancy. In the video, Guthrie says the family has 'received your message' and 'will pay' for Nancy's safe return. Guthrie was joined by her siblings Camron and Annie in the video plea.

Why it matters

The high-profile kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother has drawn national attention and concern. As a prominent television journalist, Guthrie's public pleas for her mother's safe return highlight the personal toll of such a traumatic event and the anguish felt by the family.

The details

In the video, Guthrie says the family has 'received your message' from the suspected kidnappers and that they 'will pay' for Nancy's safe return. Guthrie describes her mother as '84 years-old' with 'fragile' health who 'lives in constant pain' and 'needs medicine to survive.' The family has previously stated they have 'heard the reports about a ransom letter' and are 'ready to talk' to the kidnappers, asking for proof that Nancy is still alive.

  • On Wednesday, the family addressed the suspected kidnapper for the first time in another video appeal.
  • On Thursday, Guthrie's brother Camron posted his own video on behalf of the family asking the suspected kidnappers to contact them.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The co-anchor of NBC's Today show who has released video messages pleading for her mother's safe return.

Nancy

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who was abducted by suspected kidnappers.

Camron

Savannah Guthrie's brother who has also released a video on behalf of the family.

Annie

Savannah Guthrie's sister who appeared in the video plea alongside Guthrie and Camron.

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What they’re saying

“We received your message and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, NBC's Today show

“Our mom is our heart and our home. She's 84 years-old. Her health, her heart, is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive, and she needs it not to suffer.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-anchor, NBC's Today show

“Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first, we have to know that you have our mom. We want to talk to you and we are waiting for contact.”

— Camron, Savannah Guthrie's brother

What’s next

President Donald Trump has stated that 'some answers' may be coming soon regarding the suspected kidnapping, though he did not provide further details.

The takeaway

The high-profile kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother has drawn national attention and concern, highlighting the personal toll of such a traumatic event on a prominent public figure and their family.