Savannah Guthrie Appeals for Safe Return of Mother, Nancy Guthrie, in Ongoing Search
The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-traditional mother of Today indicate co-host Savannah Guthrie, continues into its third week, with Savannah Guthrie making a public plea for her mother’s safe return. In a video posted to Instagram on Sunday, February 16, 2026, Guthrie urged anyone with information to “do the right thing.”
Guthrie’s Emotional Appeal
In the video, Guthrie expressed continued hope for her mother’s safe return, stating, “I wanted to say to whoever has her or knows where she is that it’s never too late.” She emphasized a belief in the “essential goodness of every human being” and implored those involved to allow Nancy Guthrie to return home. NBC News reported on this latest appeal.
Timeline of Disappearance and Investigation
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026, after being dropped off at her home in Tucson, Arizona, following a visit with family. She was reported missing the next day when she failed to arrive at a friend’s house for a scheduled online church service. Today.com details the initial reports of her disappearance.
Key Evidence and Leads
Investigators have released images of a person captured on Nancy Guthrie’s doorbell camera tampering with the device the morning she disappeared. A $100,000 reward is being offered for information leading to her recovery. NBC News reports that DNA evidence, not belonging to Nancy Guthrie or her close contacts, was discovered on a pair of gloves found approximately two miles from her home. This DNA appears consistent with that of the individual seen in the doorbell camera footage.
Shifting Focus of Investigation
According to two sources familiar with the investigation, authorities are currently focusing less on several individuals previously scrutinized, including a man whose home was searched and another man stopped in a car. However, investigators have cautioned that no one has been officially ruled out, and they continue to pursue all available leads. The FBI is analyzing videos from the Guthrie home, focusing on a subject described as being between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, wearing a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. NBC News provides ongoing updates on the investigation.
Family’s Faith and Resilience
Savannah Guthrie and her family have leaned on their faith throughout this tough time. Today.com highlighted how the family’s deeply rooted faith, passed down from Nancy Guthrie, is providing strength and guidance.