Savannah Guthrie Offers $1 Million Reward in Mother’s Disappearance

Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC’s “Today” demonstrate, announced on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, that her family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the safe return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.

Details of the Disappearance

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, on February 1, 2026. Law enforcement officials believe she was taken against her will, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the FBI and other agencies, is leading the investigation.

Evidence and Investigation

Evidence recovered at the scene included bloodstains confirmed to be Nancy Guthrie’s. Multiple ransom notes demanding payment in cryptocurrency were received, but deadlines for payment have passed. The FBI released images and video from a doorbell camera showing a masked individual with a backpack on the property around the time of the disappearance.

Family’s Plea and Reward

Savannah Guthrie publicly shared her family’s anguish and desperation in a video posted on Instagram. She expressed the pain of not knowing her mother’s whereabouts and the hope that the reward will encourage anyone with information to come forward.

In addition to the $1 million reward, the Guthrie family is donating $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploiting Children. Savannah Guthrie stated she hopes the attention given to their case will extend to other families experiencing similar uncertainty.

Nancy Guthrie’s Background

Nancy Guthrie, née Long, is an 84-year-old woman with a pacemaker and requires daily medication for a heart condition. She is considered a vulnerable adult.

As of February 24, 2026, law enforcement has stated that Nancy Guthrie’s condition and whereabouts remain unknown.