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Host's Mom Missing: Family Pleads for Safe Return
11 Feb
Summary
- Family posts videos, acknowledging ransom letter reports.
- FBI releases surveillance footage of masked suspect at home.
- Family begs for proof of life and states willingness to pay.
The 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since early February 2026. Her children, including Savannah, have shared a series of videos online, addressing the mysterious disappearance.
In these videos, the siblings acknowledged media reports concerning a ransom letter. They expressed a strong desire for their mother's safe return, requesting proof of her well-being and contact from those responsible.
The FBI has stated it is not aware of any direct communication between the Guthrie family and the alleged kidnappers. However, the agency released surveillance footage from the night Nancy Guthrie disappeared, showing a masked person with gloves and a backpack at her residence.
Savannah Guthrie has implored the public to provide any information to law enforcement, sharing images of the masked suspect. The family conveyed their "hour of desperation" and belief that Nancy Guthrie is still alive, reiterating their plea for her return and offering to pay.
One video released by the family indicated they had received a message and "understand," though details were not disclosed. They explicitly stated, "We will pay," in their desperate bid to secure her safe return.
