Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since Sunday, February 1, after failing to attend her regular church service in Tucson, Arizona
Jorge Solis and Connor McCrory US News Producer
01:21 ET, 05 Feb 2026Updated 01:22 ET, 05 Feb 2026
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Nancy Guthrie is reported missing and believed to have been abducted from her home(Image: Facebook)
Fox News broke into its regular programming with an urgent bulletin as Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie, 54, delivered an emotional appeal for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, 84.
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The Today Show anchor’s mother was reported missing on Sunday, February 1, after she didn’t show up for her regular church service in Tucson, Arizona. Law enforcement officials suspect that the anchor’s mother was taken from her home sometime overnight after having dinner with her other daughter, Annie. Police found a trail of blood outside Nancy’s home, with the dark red marks clearly visible on the brown tiles leading to the front door.
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During Wednesday’s Fox News coverage, chief correspondent Jonathan Hunt stated, “An extraordinary statement from the children of Nancy Guthrie.”, reports the Express US.
In the footage, Samantha was positioned in the center, flanked by Annie and her brother, Cameron.
Hunt stated, “All of them ended the video with the statement there. ‘We love you, Mom.
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Nancy Guthrie(Image: Fox News)
“You can feel the pain coming through there,” he observed. “From an investigative point of view, it’s interesting to hear Savannah Guthrie saying, ‘We too have heard the reports of a ransom note.’
“But then, seeming to directly address a kidnapper, if there is a kidnapper,” Hunt pointed out before quoting, “‘We are ready to talk. We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and you have her.'”.
Hunt speculated that the Guthrie family – who may have recorded the video at Nancy’s residence – were seeking confirmation of her well-being with their message.
Fox News presenter Jesse Watters, 47, then stepped in to carry on with the remainder of the program.
In the Instagram footage, the NBC personality portrayed her missing mother as “a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light.
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Savannah Guthrie spoke on Instagram with her siblings about their missing mother(Image: Instagram)
“She is funny, spunky, and clever. She has grandchildren who adore her, and crowd around her, and cover her with kisses. She loves fun and adventure. She is a devoted friend. She is full of kindness and knowledge. Talk to her, and you’ll see,” the anchor expressed while fighting back tears.
Savannah’s sister Annie chimed in, “Nancy is our mother, we are her children. She is our beacon.
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“She clings to joy in all life’s circumstances. She chooses joy day after day despite having already endured great trials of pain and grief. We are always going to be merely human. Just normal human people who need our mom. Mama, if you’re listening, we need you to come home. We miss you,” Annie continued.
Struggling to contain her emotions, the anchor persevered and added, “We will not rest. Your children will not rest until we are together again. We speak to you every moment. And we pray without ceasing, and we rejoice in advance that day that we hold you in our arms again. We love you, mom.”
Savannah’s brother Cameron followed with his own message, “We love you, mom. Stay strong.”
