Family Releases Emotional Video as Investigators Probe Possible Kidnapping in Tucson and Offer $50,000 Reward for Information
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have released a third, urgent video pleading for the safe return of their missing mother, 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie, intensifying a search that has now stretched into its second week.
Family’s Missing Mother Nancy Guthrie: Third Public Plea
In a new Instagram video posted Saturday, Savannah Guthrie appears with her brother Camron and sister Annie to appeal directly to whoever may be holding their mother. Looking into the camera, Guthrie says, “We received your message and we understand,” before pleading, “We beg you to return our mother so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we’ll find peace. She means everything to us, and we will pay.”
The siblings’ video is their third public plea since Nancy Guthrie disappeared, marking a clear shift toward direct communication with those suspected of taking her.
What Is Known About Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home near Tucson, Arizona, on January 31. Investigators believe someone forcibly took her from the residence. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos described the case as a possible kidnapping and emphasized that investigators do not think Nancy left voluntarily.
Federal agents are now assisting in the search, and authorities have offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or an arrest. Several local and national media outlets have also received ransom notes, which law enforcement and the FBI are actively analyzing.
Growing National Attention
Savannah Guthrie, co‑anchor of NBC’s Today show, has drawn widespread support since posting the family’s latest video. Journalists, colleagues, and viewers have flooded her comment section with prayers, heart emojis, and messages urging Nancy’s safe return.
As the search enters its eighth day, national news outlets continue to provide live updates, turning the family’s private anguish into a shared, public hope for resolution.
Appeal to the Public
Authorities are asking anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts—or any unusual activity near her Tucson‑area home on January 31 or February 1—to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department or the FBI.
The Guthrie family says they’re ready to speak directly with those holding their mother and are pleading for proof that she is alive and can return home safely.