Published Feb 9, 2026, 6:17 PM EST
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Savannah Guthrie is pleading for the safe and swift return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
More than a week after the 84-year-old went missing from her Tuscon, Arizona home, the Today host took to Instagram to again ask that her mother be returned to her family as they navigate another week of this "nightmare" following her alleged kidnapping.
I just want to say first of all, thank you so much for all of the prayers and the love that we have felt — my sister, my brother and I. And that our mom has felt. Because we believe that somehow, someway, she is feeling these prayers and that God is lifting her in this moment and in this darkest place.
"We believe our mom is still out there," she continued. "We need your help. Law enforcement is working tirelessly around the clock, trying to bring her home, trying to find her. She was taken and we don’t know where. And we need your help."
Savannah ended her message by asking people to report anything they might know to police, even if they're "far from Tuscon."
I'm coming on just to ask you, not just for your prayers but no matter where you are — even if you’re far from Tucson — if you see anything, if you hear anything, if there's anything at all that seems strange to you that you report to law enforcement. We are at an hour of desperation, and we need your help.
Savannah's latest video follows another made by her and her siblings, Sunday, in which they spoke directly to their mother's supposed captor.
We received your message, and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so we can celebrate with her.
Nancy was reported missing on February 1 after last being seen at her Catalina Foothills home on January 31, following a family dinner at her daughter and son-in-law's home. Police still have no suspects in the case, but are continuing to investigate the countless tips that have come their way, as well as an alleged ransom note sent to the media.
"This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay," Savannah continued, solemnly, with her brother Camron, and sister, Annie, sat beside her.
The message follows the deadline set in the alleged note, which was due to expire at 5 p.m. Thursday, February 5. FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge, Heith Janke, said at a press conference last week, that if a transfer wasn't made, the second demand would be set for Monday. On Friday, the FBI revealed that they received a new message potentially tied to Nancy's disappearance.
"The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department are aware of a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie," the Pima County Sheriff's Department said in a statement to People. "Investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity."
While they acknowledged that this is only one new piece of information, the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff's Department are still asking anyone with tips to contact them at 1-800-CALL-FBI and/or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900. The FBI is also offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the recovery of Nancy and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
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