Savannah Guthrie Returns as 'Today' Anchor After Mother's Disappearance

No suspects or arrests have been made in the case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance over two months ago.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:54pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a doorbell camera lens, partially obscured by a dark shadow, conveying the sense of mystery and unease surrounding Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.The FBI's release of surveillance footage showing a masked suspect tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera has fueled public interest and concern in the ongoing investigation.NYC Today

Savannah Guthrie, the co-host of the 'Today' show, returned to her television job on Monday, April 6, marking her first appearance since her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing on January 31. The FBI and local authorities have declared the case a top priority, but few details have been released in recent weeks as the investigation continues.

Why it matters

Savannah Guthrie's return to the 'Today' show after her mother's disappearance has drawn significant media attention, highlighting the personal impact of the ongoing investigation and the family's public plea for information that could lead to Nancy Guthrie's recovery.

The details

Authorities have said that Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is a possible abduction, and the family has offered a $1 million reward for any information leading to her recovery. The FBI has also released video footage showing a masked suspect tampering with the doorbell camera at Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona.

  • Nancy Guthrie went missing on January 31, 2026.
  • The FBI released video footage of a suspect in mid-February 2026.
  • Savannah Guthrie returned to the 'Today' show on April 6, 2026.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

The co-host of the 'Today' show who returned to her television job after her mother's disappearance.

Nancy Guthrie

Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother who went missing on January 31, 2026, in a possible abduction case.

Hoda Kotb

Savannah Guthrie's co-host on the 'Today' show, who interviewed her about her mother's disappearance.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that is also involved in the investigation and has offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to a capture and conviction.

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What they’re saying

“Someone needs to do the right thing. We are in agony. We are in agony. It is unbearable.”

— Savannah Guthrie, Co-host, 'Today' show

“The case will get us there. We let the evidence show us the way, and that's what we base everything on. Right now, everything is speculative. We don't have anything in front of us that says 'This is who did this, and this is why.'”

— Nanos

What’s next

The FBI and local authorities continue to investigate Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, and the family has offered a $1 million reward for any information leading to her recovery.

The takeaway

The ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and Savannah Guthrie's emotional return to the 'Today' show highlight the personal toll of such a high-profile missing persons case, as well as the challenges law enforcement faces in providing updates to the public while preserving the integrity of the investigation.