Savannah Guthrie Issues Heart‑Wrenching, Tearful Plea in Search for Missing Mother Nancy — “It’s Never Too Late to Do the Right Thing”

In a deeply emotional and sorrowful video posted to her Instagram late Sunday, Today show co‑anchor Savannah Guthrie made another public appeal in the ongoing search for her beloved mother, 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie, who has now been missing for more than two weeks amid what law enforcement is treating as a probable kidnapping.

The plea, delivered with visible emotion and shaking voice, was directed not only to whoever may be holding Nancy but also to anyone who may know her whereabouts. Savannah, her eyes welling with tears, urged:

“It’s been two weeks since our mom was taken. We still have hope. And we still believe… to whoever has her or knows where she is — it’s never too late. You’re not lost or alone. It is never too late to do the right thing.”

She repeated the refrain — “never too late” — several times, conveying both desperation and enduring faith that this heartbreaking ordeal could yet have a humane resolution. Savannah also spoke about believing in “the essential goodness of every human being,” a message of compassion even toward those who may be responsible.

🕯️ A Family in Agony

Nancy Guthrie was last seen outside her home in Tucson, Arizona, on January 31. She was reported missing the next day after she failed to attend a scheduled church gathering — something out of character for the devout 84‑year‑old. Authorities believe she did not leave voluntarily and have treated the disappearance as an abduction due to surveillance footage showing a masked individual tampering with Nancy’s doorbell camera that night.

Heartbreakingly, Nancy’s phone and car were left behind, and she has serious medical needs that require daily medication — raising fears about her well‑being as the days pass.

In earlier videos shared on social media with her siblings Camron and Annie Guthrie, Savannah also pleaded directly to the kidnappers, reminding them of her mother’s fragility, desperate for any proof that Nancy was alive and pleading for communication from whoever may have taken her. The family even publicly stated they were willing to pay for Nancy’s safe return — a testament to how far they are willing to go to bring her back.

🧬 Investigation Continues with FBI Support

Federal and local authorities — including the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department — are actively working the case, following hundreds of leads. Multiple pieces of evidence have emerged, including:

Doorbell camera footage of a masked suspect.

Blood discovered on Nancy’s porch.

A glove found two miles from the home that may match what the suspect was seen wearing — with DNA analysis underway.

Investigators have declared Nancy’s home a crime scene and issued public appeals for tips. A reward (reported at six figures) has been offered for information leading to Nancy’s return or the arrest of those responsible.

🕯️ Hope, Grief & A Family’s Pain

Through every update, Savannah has balanced public vulnerability with unyielding resolve. In her latest message she thanked supporters for their prayers and kindness, spoke openly about the anguish of each passing day, and refused to let despair take hold — even as the search stretches into its third week.

Her plea was not just to the kidnappers but also to the public — urging anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward:

“Bring her home. It’s never too late to do the next right thing.”