Savannah Guthrie Pleads for Help in Her Mother's Abduction Case

Wed Mar 25 2026 14:52:26 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

In a heartfelt interview, NBC's Savannah Guthrie shares her agony over her mother's abduction, urging the public for any information to aid the investigation.

Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's 'Today' show, has made a tearful plea for information regarding her 84-year-old mother Nancy, who was reported missing and believed to have been abducted from her Arizona home. During an emotional interview, Guthrie expressed her agony and called on anyone with details to come forward. Despite her family's efforts, including a $1 million reward for information, the investigation has stalled. Guthrie is currently taking time off from her show to support her family, while her fellow host Hoda Kotb emphasized the desperation and resolve Guthrie feels in seeking answers.

In an emotional interview with NBC News' Hoda Kotb, Savannah Guthrie poured out her heart regarding the ongoing abduction case of her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing from her home in Arizona. Guthrie, visibly distressed, stated, We are in agony, stressing the unbearable thoughts she experiences nightly about her mother's ordeal.

The segment featured Guthrie's first public comments since her mother’s disappearance was reported on February 1, with authorities suspecting she may have been kidnapped based on security footage. Additionally, NBC announced that a full interview with Guthrie would be aired on 'Today' show later this week.

While breaking into tears, Guthrie called for those with any potential information to step forward, declaring, Someone needs to do the right thing. She highlighted, No detail is too small as her family continues to plead for the community's help. Despite the significant reward offer of $1 million for information leading to her mother's recovery, the investigation has yet to yield any concrete leads.

As Savannah takes a break from her hosting duties to focus on her family during this trying time, Kotb remarked on the resilience shown by Guthrie, portraying a sense of desperation alongside a strong resolve. The continued support from neighbors and the wider community has been crucial as the search for Nancy remains active.