Topline: The family of the “TODAY” show host is seeking information three weeks after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home.
Published: February 25, 2026 8:00 am ET
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Savannah Guthrie (via Instagram)
TUCSON, AZ — “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie announced on Feb. 24 that her family is offering a $1 million reward for the recovery of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The announcement came more than three weeks after the elder Guthrie disappeared in what investigators describe as a suspected kidnapping. As reported by NBC News, Savannah shared the information in a video posted to Instagram shortly before 9 a.m. on Feb. 24.
“Someone knows how to find our mom and bring her home,” Savannah wrote in a caption accompanying the video.
During the footage, the news anchor asked the public to continue praying for her mother’s safety. She said the family remains hopeful for a miracle despite the time that has passed.
“We still believe that she can come home, hope against hope, as my sister says,” Savannah said. “We are blowing on the embers of hope.”
She also acknowledged the possibility of a somber outcome.
“We also know that she may be lost,” Savannah continued, “she may already be gone.” She may already have gone home to the Lord that she loves and is dancing in Heaven… and if this is what is to be, then we will accept it. But we need to know where she is. We need her to come home.”
In addition to the reward, the family intends to donate $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Savannah said the donation recognizes the millions of other families facing similar uncertainty.
“We also know that we are not alone in our loss. We know there are millions of families that have suffered from this uncertainty,” Savannah said tearily. “We hope that the attention that has been given to our mom and our family will extend to all the families like ours who are in need.”
Savannah ended her message with another plea, urging anyone with information to contact authorities.
“Please, if you hear this message; if you’ve been waiting and you haven’t been sure, let this be your sign to please come forward, tell what you know and help us bring our beloved mom home so that we can either celebrate a glorious, miraculous homecoming or we can celebrate the beautiful, brave and courageous and noble life that she has lived,” Savannah said. “Please be the light in the dark.”
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing around noon on Feb. 1. She had failed to arrive at a friend’s house in Tucson to watch a livestreamed church service.
She was last seen the previous night, Jan. 31, at approximately 9:45 p.m. This followed a dinner at the home of her daughter, Annie Guthrie.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office stated early in the investigation that Nancy Guthrie was likely taken from her home against her will. Investigators believe the incident occurred during the early morning hours and have categorized the case as a possible abduction.
Authorities have not identified a suspect. The FBI’s Phoenix office previously released doorbell camera footage showing an armed and masked man outside the Guthrie residence on the morning of the disappearance.
According to NBC News, two law enforcement sources said on Feb. 23 that one of those images was captured earlier than originally reported. However, officials have not provided further details regarding the individual in the footage.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said all members of the Guthrie family have been cleared as suspects. He called any suggestions to the contrary “cruel” and stated the family are victims.
The FBI is offering a separate $100,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie or an arrest. An additional $102,500 is available through Tucson Crime Stoppers, also known as 88-CRIME.
Savannah and her siblings have used social media to release multiple videos since the disappearance. Some of these posts have included direct appeals to whoever may be holding their mother.
The $1 million family reward is specifically for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. The family has not specified if the reward is contingent on an arrest or conviction.
The FBI requested that anyone with firsthand knowledge of the case contact its tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Published: February 25, 2026 8:00 am ET
Savannah Guthrie (via Instagram)
TUCSON, AZ — “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie announced on Feb. 24 that her family is offering a $1 million reward for the recovery of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The announcement came more than three weeks after the elder Guthrie disappeared in what investigators describe as a suspected kidnapping. As reported by NBC News, Savannah shared the information in a video posted to Instagram shortly before 9 a.m. on Feb. 24.
“Someone knows how to find our mom and bring her home,” Savannah wrote in a caption accompanying the video.
During the footage, the news anchor asked the public to continue praying for her mother’s safety. She said the family remains hopeful for a miracle despite the time that has passed.
“We still believe that she can come home, hope against hope, as my sister says,” Savannah said. “We are blowing on the embers of hope.”
She also acknowledged the possibility of a somber outcome.
“We also know that she may be lost,” Savannah continued, “she may already be gone.” She may already have gone home to the Lord that she loves and is dancing in Heaven… and if this is what is to be, then we will accept it. But we need to know where she is. We need her to come home.”
In addition to the reward, the family intends to donate $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Savannah said the donation recognizes the millions of other families facing similar uncertainty.
“We also know that we are not alone in our loss. We know there are millions of families that have suffered from this uncertainty,” Savannah said tearily. “We hope that the attention that has been given to our mom and our family will extend to all the families like ours who are in need.”
Savannah ended her message with another plea, urging anyone with information to contact authorities.
“Please, if you hear this message; if you’ve been waiting and you haven’t been sure, let this be your sign to please come forward, tell what you know and help us bring our beloved mom home so that we can either celebrate a glorious, miraculous homecoming or we can celebrate the beautiful, brave and courageous and noble life that she has lived,” Savannah said. “Please be the light in the dark.”
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing around noon on Feb. 1. She had failed to arrive at a friend’s house in Tucson to watch a livestreamed church service.
She was last seen the previous night, Jan. 31, at approximately 9:45 p.m. This followed a dinner at the home of her daughter, Annie Guthrie.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office stated early in the investigation that Nancy Guthrie was likely taken from her home against her will. Investigators believe the incident occurred during the early morning hours and have categorized the case as a possible abduction.
Authorities have not identified a suspect. The FBI’s Phoenix office previously released doorbell camera footage showing an armed and masked man outside the Guthrie residence on the morning of the disappearance.
According to NBC News, two law enforcement sources said on Feb. 23 that one of those images was captured earlier than originally reported. However, officials have not provided further details regarding the individual in the footage.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said all members of the Guthrie family have been cleared as suspects. He called any suggestions to the contrary “cruel” and stated the family are victims.
The FBI is offering a separate $100,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie or an arrest. An additional $102,500 is available through Tucson Crime Stoppers, also known as 88-CRIME.
Savannah and her siblings have used social media to release multiple videos since the disappearance. Some of these posts have included direct appeals to whoever may be holding their mother.
The $1 million family reward is specifically for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. The family has not specified if the reward is contingent on an arrest or conviction.
The FBI requested that anyone with firsthand knowledge of the case contact its tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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The family of the “TODAY” show host is seeking information three weeks after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home.
By Kate Byrd
Published: February 25, 2026 8:00 am ET
Savannah Guthrie (via Instagram)
TUCSON, AZ — “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie announced on Feb. 24 that her family is offering a $1 million reward for the recovery of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The announcement came more than three weeks after the elder Guthrie disappeared in what investigators describe as a suspected kidnapping. As reported by NBC News, Savannah shared the information in a video posted to Instagram shortly before 9 a.m. on Feb. 24.
“Someone knows how to find our mom and bring her home,” Savannah wrote in a caption accompanying the video.
During the footage, the news anchor asked the public to continue praying for her mother’s safety. She said the family remains hopeful for a miracle despite the time that has passed.
“We still believe that she can come home, hope against hope, as my sister says,” Savannah said. “We are blowing on the embers of hope.”
She also acknowledged the possibility of a somber outcome.
“We also know that she may be lost,” Savannah continued, “she may already be gone.” She may already have gone home to the Lord that she loves and is dancing in Heaven… and if this is what is to be, then we will accept it. But we need to know where she is. We need her to come home.”
In addition to the reward, the family intends to donate $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Savannah said the donation recognizes the millions of other families facing similar uncertainty.
“We also know that we are not alone in our loss. We know there are millions of families that have suffered from this uncertainty,” Savannah said tearily. “We hope that the attention that has been given to our mom and our family will extend to all the families like ours who are in need.”
Savannah ended her message with another plea, urging anyone with information to contact authorities.
“Please, if you hear this message; if you’ve been waiting and you haven’t been sure, let this be your sign to please come forward, tell what you know and help us bring our beloved mom home so that we can either celebrate a glorious, miraculous homecoming or we can celebrate the beautiful, brave and courageous and noble life that she has lived,” Savannah said. “Please be the light in the dark.”
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing around noon on Feb. 1. She had failed to arrive at a friend’s house in Tucson to watch a livestreamed church service.
She was last seen the previous night, Jan. 31, at approximately 9:45 p.m. This followed a dinner at the home of her daughter, Annie Guthrie.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office stated early in the investigation that Nancy Guthrie was likely taken from her home against her will. Investigators believe the incident occurred during the early morning hours and have categorized the case as a possible abduction.
Authorities have not identified a suspect. The FBI’s Phoenix office previously released doorbell camera footage showing an armed and masked man outside the Guthrie residence on the morning of the disappearance.
According to NBC News, two law enforcement sources said on Feb. 23 that one of those images was captured earlier than originally reported. However, officials have not provided further details regarding the individual in the footage.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said all members of the Guthrie family have been cleared as suspects. He called any suggestions to the contrary “cruel” and stated the family are victims.
The FBI is offering a separate $100,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie or an arrest. An additional $102,500 is available through Tucson Crime Stoppers, also known as 88-CRIME.
Savannah and her siblings have used social media to release multiple videos since the disappearance. Some of these posts have included direct appeals to whoever may be holding their mother.
The $1 million family reward is specifically for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. The family has not specified if the reward is contingent on an arrest or conviction.
The FBI requested that anyone with firsthand knowledge of the case contact its tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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