Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie has issued a fresh, emotional plea for information about her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, nine months after the 84-year-old vanished from her home in Tucson, Arizona.
Guthrie posted on Instagram on Sunday, November 1, sharing an old drawing by her 12-year-old daughter, Vale, showing a blue umbrella surrounded by raindrops and the words: “I know it might not seem like it but I really need my mommy.” She wrote that she found the drawing while going through old things and that it mirrored her feelings as the family searches for answers.
“Found this old drawing from my daughter today. It says so much about how I feel. The world goes on, things appear ‘normal’ — as we try to keep going and be strong, especially for our young kids — but it’s not and it never will be,” she wrote. “For Annie and Tommy, for Cam and Kristine, for Mike and me and for all of mom’s beloved grandchildren: we ache for her, we cry out for answers, we cannot move forward. We need someone to help us, tell us what you know. Our mom was a light in this world. We want to celebrate her and give her the dignity she deserves. The reward is still available. Please. We are begging you. Please help us.”
Nine months without answers
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on February 1, 2026, after last being seen around 9:30 p.m. on January 31 at her home in the Catalina Foothills neighbourhood of Tucson. Her home was declared a crime scene, and the FBI believes her disappearance was a kidnapping for ransom. No major arrests or significant breakthroughs have been reported.
Authorities have investigated whether Nancy was abducted by a masked intruder captured on doorbell footage, and have examined ransom notes, two of which were released in full in August. One note sent to KOLD-TV on February 6 claimed Nancy had died shortly after being taken, a claim investigators have not confirmed. The family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to her return.
Investigation continues
The plea came two days after the Pima County Sheriff’s Department issued a rare update, confirming the investigation was still ongoing and that the Nancy Guthrie Task Force continues to work with labs in hopes of furthering DNA analysis. “We want to remind the public that no tip is too small. Even the smallest piece of information could be critical to this investigation,” the department said. Guthrie’s Today colleague Jenna Bush Hager replied to the post: “We love and miss Nancy. Please bring her home.”
