On February 1, Nancy Guthrie, the mother of television host Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing. The situation has escalated with a demand for ransom in bitcoin and an urgent deadline from someone claiming responsibility for her disappearance. Facing this distressing threat, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have publicly declared their intent to comply with the demands in hopes of their mother’s safe return.
In a heartfelt message uploaded to Instagram, Savannah stated, “We received your message and we understand it. We beg you now to return our mother to us so we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay.” This message is a direct response to the perpetrator’s demands.
Nancy Guthrie, aged 84, was last seen on January 31, and law enforcement has indicated suspicions of abduction from her residence in the vicinity of Tucson, Arizona. Savannah, alongside her siblings Annie and Camron, made a video plea for their mother’s release, which has been circulated on social media since February 7, 2026.
The Guthrie family has posted a video message, but additional details are currently unavailable,”
said a representative from the Pima Sheriff’s department in a statement to ABC News. Investigators are scrutinizing a message associated with an ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Officials are yet to verify the authenticity of the ransom note received by a Tucson TV station, as per an insider connected to the inquiry. Authorities continue to pursue various leads without confirmed suspects or vehicles linked to the incident.
Continuing efforts involve investigations at the home of Annie Guthrie, where Nancy was last seen enjoying a family gathering. The police have revisited the location, including examining security footage and interviewing local residents.
The sheriff’s office continues to classify the case as an “active and ongoing investigation.” Despite persistent efforts for over a week, no significant breakthroughs have been made in identifying those responsible for Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.