Savannah Guthrie, the beloved co-anchor of NBC’s *Today* show, has made a new, deeply emotional public appeal as the family marks nearly six months since the abduction of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. In a video shared on social media on July 27, 2026, Savannah begged those responsible for her mother's disappearance to "do the right thing" and provide information that could lead to her return, describing the ordeal as an ongoing nightmare for her family.
Six Months of Uncertainty and Pain
Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in the Catalina Foothills of Tucson, Arizona, on the morning of February 1, 2026. She was reported missing after failing to show up for a Sunday church service. Pima County Sheriff’s Department investigators and the FBI quickly classified the case as an abduction, pointing to signs of struggle, blood droplets found at her home, and security camera footage showing a masked suspect tampering with her doorbell camera before she went missing.
In her latest video appeal, Savannah Guthrie struggled to hold back tears as she spoke directly to the camera. *"It has been nearly six months since we last saw my mom, since we last heard her voice,"* Savannah said. *"We are living in a nightmare that will not end. If you know anything, if you have her, please do the right thing. Let her come home to her children and grandchildren. We just want her back."*
Fake Ransom Notes and the Ongoing Federal Investigation
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s abduction has been complex. In the months following her disappearance, several ransom notes demanding cryptocurrency payments were sent to media outlets and the Guthrie family. However, federal investigators eventually concluded that these notes were hoaxes sent by opportunistic internet scammers trying to profit from the family’s tragedy. The lack of genuine communication from the actual abductors has heightened fears regarding Nancy's safety.
The Guthrie family has offered a $1 million reward for any information leading to Nancy's safe return or the arrest of those responsible. The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are continuing to follow leads, conducting searches in rural Arizona, and reviewing surveillance footage from the area, but no suspects have been formally identified, and no proof of life has been established since early February.
Support Pours in from the Media Industry and Public
Following Savannah's latest appeal, a wave of support has poured in from fellow journalists, celebrities, and viewers worldwide. Colleagues at NBC and rival networks have shared her video, raising awareness for the case and urging anyone with information to contact the authorities. The Guthrie family remains hopeful that public pressure and the substantial reward will eventually break the silence surrounding Nancy’s disappearance, bringing an end to their agonizing wait.
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