Savannah Guthrie Issues Emotional Plea To Her Mother’s Kidnappers
on Jul 27, 2026
Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, Nancy, Remains Missing
Over five months have passed since Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1. To this day, the investigation into her disappearance remains active. Authorities believe she may have been abducted late at night from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
Despite extensive efforts, investigators have not identified any strong suspects or major leads. Family members, friends, and supporters continue raising awareness and sharing her story in the hope that new information will help bring her home safely.
Since Nancy’s disappearance, the case has been extremely complicated and confusing. In the weeks that followed, multiple ransom notes were sent to media outlets, but none have been traced to a prime suspect.
On February 5, Camron Guthrie, brother of Savannah, issued a video plea to those responsible for the disappearance of their mother.
Camron’s video was posted to Savannah’s Instagram account moments after the first of two deadlines mentioned in a ransom note passed.
A later development in the investigation came when the FBI released photos and videos of a possible suspect outside Nancy’s home the night she vanished. The unsettling footage shows someone wearing a black ski mask, seemingly trying to get inside.
The person is seen grabbing plants from Nancy’s front yard and using them to block her security cameras.
Since then, numerous tips have come in with possible information as to her whereabouts, but nothing has been substantial or proven true.
Just last month, a group dedicated to finding missing people in Mexico reportedly launched a search for Nancy after receiving an anonymous tip claiming she may have been buried in an unmarked grave near the border.
The group allegedly searched the location provided by the tipster, an area where they had previously uncovered 25 unmarked graves. However, the initial search came up dry and the group did not find any signs of Nancy.
Savannah Guthrie Makes Emotional Plea To Nancy’s Kidnappers
On Monday (July 27), Savannah took to Instagram to send a message to Nancy’s kidnappers. She noted that she had a “very specific message” to share with those who took her beloved mother.
“It has been months since our mom was taken from us,” the host said. “Our family is in agony. We are in a nightmare that will not end. Nothing about our situation has changed.”
Savannah continued, saying that no matter how much time will pass her and her siblings will always ache for their mother. She then focused her attention on the people who know what has happened, pleading that they simply tell the family where she is.
“The world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, and I know that you have tried to do things the right way. So I’m asking you, begging you to do the right thing now. Make the right choice,” Savannah said. “Help us find her, tell us where to look for her. I truly believe it is never too late to do the right thing. Help us bring this situation to an end for all of us.”
She concluded her message by once again asking for Nancy’s captors to make the right decision:
“No matter where we’ve been or what we’ve done, I believe there is always a way home. Please make the right choice.”
You can watch Savannah Guthrie’s full message below.
