Topline: Guthrie told those holding her mother that it is ‘never too late to do the right thing.’
Published: February 18, 2026 2:23 pm ET
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Right: Savannah Guthrie, Left: Nancy Guthrie (via Instagram/NBC)
TUCSON, AZ — “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie issued a tearful plea to the people who abducted her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing from her home since late January.
In a video shared to Instagram on Feb. 15, Savannah addressed those responsible for the disappearance or anyone with knowledge of her mother’s location. The appeal comes two weeks after the elder Guthrie was reported missing on Feb. 1, as reported by People magazine.
Savannah, 54, said in the video that her family still has hope and continues to believe in her mother’s return. She spoke directly to the captors, stating that it is never too late to do the right thing.
“It’s been two weeks since our mom was taken. And I just wanted to come on and say that we still have hope. And we still believe,” Savannah began her message.
Addressing Nancy’s abductors directly, she continued, “I wanted to say to whoever has her or knows where she is that it’s never too late. And you’re not lost or alone. And it is never too late to do the right thing. And we are here. And we believe. And we believe in the essential goodness of every human being.”
The journalist told the viewers that she believes in the essential goodness of every person. She also wrote in the video’s caption that she wants her mother brought home.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen Jan. 31. An urgent search by local authorities began the following day. The investigation into her kidnapping reached the 15-day mark as of Sunday.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department told People magazine on Feb. 11 that the investigation remains active. Officials said they are operating on the belief that Nancy Guthrie is alive.
The search entered its 12th day last week. Savannah previously shared a video from her childhood on Feb. 12, stating that the family will not give up on the efforts to find her mother.
On Feb. 10, the FBI posted surveillance footage and photographs on social media. According to People magazine, the images showed an armed subject at the door of her mother’s house on the night she disappeared.
Savannah accompanied the release of those images with a statement expressing her conviction that her mother remains alive. She urged the individuals involved to bring her home.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has not released further details regarding the identity of the armed subject seen in the surveillance footage. Detectives continue to follow leads in the case.
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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‘Today’ Anchor Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Missing Mother’s Return After Two Weeks
Guthrie told those holding her mother that it is ‘never too late to do the right thing.’
By Kate Byrd
Published: February 18, 2026 2:23 pm ET
Right: Savannah Guthrie, Left: Nancy Guthrie (via Instagram/NBC)
TUCSON, AZ — “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie issued a tearful plea to the people who abducted her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing from her home since late January.
In a video shared to Instagram on Feb. 15, Savannah addressed those responsible for the disappearance or anyone with knowledge of her mother’s location. The appeal comes two weeks after the elder Guthrie was reported missing on Feb. 1, as reported by People magazine.
Savannah, 54, said in the video that her family still has hope and continues to believe in her mother’s return. She spoke directly to the captors, stating that it is never too late to do the right thing.
“It’s been two weeks since our mom was taken. And I just wanted to come on and say that we still have hope. And we still believe,” Savannah began her message.
Addressing Nancy’s abductors directly, she continued, “I wanted to say to whoever has her or knows where she is that it’s never too late. And you’re not lost or alone. And it is never too late to do the right thing. And we are here. And we believe. And we believe in the essential goodness of every human being.”
The journalist told the viewers that she believes in the essential goodness of every person. She also wrote in the video’s caption that she wants her mother brought home.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen Jan. 31. An urgent search by local authorities began the following day. The investigation into her kidnapping reached the 15-day mark as of Sunday.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department told People magazine on Feb. 11 that the investigation remains active. Officials said they are operating on the belief that Nancy Guthrie is alive.
The search entered its 12th day last week. Savannah previously shared a video from her childhood on Feb. 12, stating that the family will not give up on the efforts to find her mother.
On Feb. 10, the FBI posted surveillance footage and photographs on social media. According to People magazine, the images showed an armed subject at the door of her mother’s house on the night she disappeared.
Savannah accompanied the release of those images with a statement expressing her conviction that her mother remains alive. She urged the individuals involved to bring her home.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has not released further details regarding the identity of the armed subject seen in the surveillance footage. Detectives continue to follow leads in the case.
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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‘Today’ Anchor Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Missing Mother’s Return After Two Weeks
Guthrie told those holding her mother that it is ‘never too late to do the right thing.’
By Kate Byrd
Published: February 18, 2026 2:23 pm ET
Right: Savannah Guthrie, Left: Nancy Guthrie (via Instagram/NBC)
TUCSON, AZ — “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie issued a tearful plea to the people who abducted her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing from her home since late January.
In a video shared to Instagram on Feb. 15, Savannah addressed those responsible for the disappearance or anyone with knowledge of her mother’s location. The appeal comes two weeks after the elder Guthrie was reported missing on Feb. 1, as reported by People magazine.
Savannah, 54, said in the video that her family still has hope and continues to believe in her mother’s return. She spoke directly to the captors, stating that it is never too late to do the right thing.
“It’s been two weeks since our mom was taken. And I just wanted to come on and say that we still have hope. And we still believe,” Savannah began her message.
Addressing Nancy’s abductors directly, she continued, “I wanted to say to whoever has her or knows where she is that it’s never too late. And you’re not lost or alone. And it is never too late to do the right thing. And we are here. And we believe. And we believe in the essential goodness of every human being.”
The journalist told the viewers that she believes in the essential goodness of every person. She also wrote in the video’s caption that she wants her mother brought home.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen Jan. 31. An urgent search by local authorities began the following day. The investigation into her kidnapping reached the 15-day mark as of Sunday.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department told People magazine on Feb. 11 that the investigation remains active. Officials said they are operating on the belief that Nancy Guthrie is alive.
The search entered its 12th day last week. Savannah previously shared a video from her childhood on Feb. 12, stating that the family will not give up on the efforts to find her mother.
On Feb. 10, the FBI posted surveillance footage and photographs on social media. According to People magazine, the images showed an armed subject at the door of her mother’s house on the night she disappeared.
Savannah accompanied the release of those images with a statement expressing her conviction that her mother remains alive. She urged the individuals involved to bring her home.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has not released further details regarding the identity of the armed subject seen in the surveillance footage. Detectives continue to follow leads in the case.
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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