Savannah Guthrie posts new video urging mom's kidnappers
Savannah Guthrie posts new Instagram video for the first time since April, directly urging her mother Nancy's kidnappers to "do the right thing" and reveal where to look for her. The Today host said her family remains in agony months after Nancy vanished from Tucson in February.
Key Takeaways
- Guthrie shared her first Instagram appeal since April, speaking directly to those who took her mother.
- Nancy went missing on Feb. 1 in Tucson; authorities treat the case as a presumed kidnapping.
- She begged captors to "tell us where to look for her," saying it is never too late to do the right thing.
- The FBI raised a reward to $1 million and has logged more than 13,000 tips, with no arrests reported.
According to Variety, Guthrie opened with a blunt update: months have passed since her mom was taken, the family is in a nightmare that will not end, and nothing about their situation has changed. She said they have done their part and will never stop looking, even as they ache for Nancy.
Viewers following Streaming & TV Alerts know Guthrie has used social video before to keep public attention on the search. This latest clip returns to that strategy after a long gap since April.
What did Savannah Guthrie say in the new video?
Guthrie framed the post as a "very specific message" aimed at the people who took Nancy or may know where she is. She acknowledged the world can be cruel, then begged them to make the right choice now.
"Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her," she said, adding she truly believes it is never too late to do the right thing. She asked them to help bring the situation to an end and said that for everyone involved, there is always a way home.
What happened to Nancy Guthrie?
Nancy went missing on Feb. 1 after she did not show up for her usual Sunday church service. The next day, the Pima County Sheriff's Department called the disappearance a presumed kidnapping after finding concerning evidence at her Tucson, Ariz., home.
The FBI joined the search and posted a $100,000 reward for information leading to her recovery. That figure later rose to $200,000 and then to $1 million on Feb. 24. Nancy has yet to be found.
Is there a suspect or breakthrough in the case?
On Feb. 10, the FBI recovered footage from a destroyed Ring doorbell camera at Nancy's home showing the only person of interest: a male about 5'9" to 5'10" tall, average build, armed and wearing a hiking backpack as he approached the front door.
After that video was released, the FBI said it had received more than 13,000 tips. No arrests have been made. Guthrie has posted several social videos seeking her mother's safe return, including a Feb. 24 message acknowledging Nancy may already be gone but stressing the family still needs to know where she is and bring her home.
The new appeal underscores why the case still matters to TV audiences: a high-profile host is again using her platform to press for answers when official leads have not produced an arrest.