Search Continues for Today Show Host's Missing Mother

Savannah Guthrie pleads for public's help as authorities have no suspects in her mother's disappearance

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, entered its second week on Monday with no sign of the missing woman and zero suspects publicly identified. In a video posted on social media, Savannah Guthrie, who has indicated she is willing to pay a ransom, pleaded for the public's help, saying 'We are at an hour of desperation.'

Why it matters

While some high-profile kidnapping cases have ended tragically, many others have resulted in the safe return of the victims. The Guthrie case highlights the anguish and uncertainty families face during such ordeals, and the importance of public awareness and assistance in these situations.

The details

Nancy Guthrie, 84, is believed to have been forcibly taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1. Authorities confirmed on Sunday that no suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles have been identified in the case so far.

  • The search for Nancy Guthrie entered its second week on Monday, February 9, 2026.
  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on February 1, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, who was forcibly taken from her home in Tucson, Arizona on February 1, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the Today Show, who has publicly indicated she is willing to pay a ransom for the safe return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.

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What they’re saying

“We are at an hour of desperation.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Today Show host (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow any suspects out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the anguish and uncertainty families face during high-profile kidnapping cases, and the importance of public awareness and assistance in these situations, even as some past kidnappings of the rich and famous have ended with the safe return of the victims.