Savannah Guthrie Issues Urgent Plea for Missing Mother Amid Ongoing Search

Fri Feb 06 2026 00:51:53 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In an emotional video, NBC's Savannah Guthrie appealed for proof of life from her mother’s kidnapper as the search for Nancy Guthrie intensifies in Tucson, Arizona.

Savannah Guthrie, host of NBC's 'Today' show, made a heartfelt appeal to her mother's abductor urging for proof of her mother's survival amidst ongoing investigations into Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping. Authorities revealed that they have received potential ransom notes. The community continues to rally in support as the search unfolds.

TUCSON, Ariz. — Savannah Guthrie, the NBC 'Today' show host, has made an urgent plea for evidence regarding her mother's survival following her abduction in Arizona. In a video shared across social media platforms, Savannah expressed her family's desperation for proof that her mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84, is alive.

We are ready to talk. However, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated, Savannah stated, underlining her concerns about authenticity in the potential communications from the kidnapper. The family hopes to directly hear from Nancy, reassuring the abductor of their willingness to engage.

Nancy was last seen on Saturday evening after a family dinner and was reported missing on Sunday when she failed to appear at church. A thorough investigation is currently underway, led by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, who executed several searches at her residence earlier this week.

According to reports, multiple media outlets have received suspicious ransom notes, which have been submitted to authorities for further investigation. A sheriff's spokesperson stated that they take every lead seriously but offered no specifics about the ongoing investigations.

The emotional video recorded by Savannah featured heartfelt messages from her and her siblings, calling on their mother to come home. Savannah described Nancy as a "kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman" and encouraged anyone with information to reach out. A vigil held for Nancy at a local church attracted hundreds of supporters, echoing the community's collective hope for her safe return.

Investigators revealed that there were signs of forced entry at Nancy's home, raising concerns about her abduction. The family continues to call on the public for support, while authorities claim they are reviewing surveillance footage and engaging with anyone who interacted with Nancy last weekend.

As the search continues, Savannah has temporarily stepped back from her media duties to focus on her family's crisis, demonstrating the deep emotional impact this situation has on her personal life.