Today show host Savannah Guthrie has issued a heartfelt plea for the return of her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, offering to pay a ransom in a new video posted on social media. The 84-year-old was abducted from her Arizona home last week, and authorities are investigating multiple ransom notes while the family desperately seeks her safe return.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 after being dropped off at her home in the Catalina Foothills area north of Tucson, Arizona, following a family dinner. She was reported missing the next morning when she did not show up for church, raising immediate alarms among her loved ones and the local community. Authorities quickly determined that her disappearance was suspicious, given the circumstances surrounding her absence.
Evidence of a possible abduction emerged when investigators discovered that a doorbell camera at her home had been disconnected around 1:45 a.m. on February 1. Shortly before 2:30 a.m., the app connected to her pacemaker was also disconnected from her phone, and blood was found on her porch, suggesting a struggle may have occurred. These details pointed to a forcible taking rather than a voluntary departure.
The investigation is being led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI, who have yet to identify any suspects or persons of interest. In an effort to generate leads, the FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information that could lead to Nancy’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of those involved. Law enforcement officials have described the case as complex and are pursuing all possible angles.
Ransom notes have been sent to several local and national media outlets, with one reportedly demanding millions of dollars in cryptocurrency. Authorities are carefully examining the authenticity of these messages, and one individual has been arrested for sending a fake ransom note. The FBI has confirmed that they are aware of a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie and are inspecting it for credibility.
In a series of emotional appeals, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Annie and Camron, have posted videos directly addressing the kidnappers. The latest video, shared on Instagram on February 7, features Guthrie stating, “We received your message and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.” This public offer to pay underscores the family’s desperation and willingness to comply with demands for Nancy’s safe return.
Adding to the urgency, the family has highlighted Nancy Guthrie’s medical condition, noting that she is without her necessary medication and relies on a pacemaker. Without proper care, her health is at significant risk, making her safe and swift return even more critical. Savannah Guthrie has previously emphasized that her mother needs medicine “to survive” and “not to suffer,” appealing to the kidnappers’ humanity.
The disappearance has deeply affected the Tucson community, with residents expressing shock and disbelief. Law enforcement continues to search actively, with Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos asserting that investigators believe Nancy is still alive and “still out there.” President Donald Trump has spoken to Guthrie, offering federal law enforcement support, and indicated that strong clues are being followed. As the investigation progresses, authorities are conducting additional searches and revisiting key locations.
The case remains ongoing, with no resolution in sight. The family’s public pleas and the substantial reward are aimed at encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any tips, as efforts to locate Nancy Guthrie and bring her kidnappers to justice continue unabated.
