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Savannah Guthrie has renewed her emotional plea for information about her mother, Nancy Guthrie, whose kidnapping from her Tucson, Arizona, home remains unsolved nine months after she disappeared.
The “TODAY” co-host shared a drawing made by her young daughter on Instagram over the weekend. The image showed a blue umbrella surrounded by raindrops, with a message that read, “I know it might not seem like it but I really need my mommy.”
Guthrie said the artwork reflected the pain her family continues to feel as investigators search for answers in the case involving her 84-year-old mother.
Savannah Guthrie’s urgent plea for answers
“Her artwork says so much about how I feel,” Guthrie wrote. She said the disappearance has deeply affected her children, siblings and extended family, leaving them struggling to move forward without knowing what happened to Nancy.
“For Annie and Tommy, for Cam and Kristine, for Mike and me and for all of mom’s beloved grandchildren: we ache for her, we cry out for answers, we cannot move forward,” Guthrie said.
She directly appealed to anyone who may have information about the case, asking them to contact authorities and help her family understand what happened.
“We need someone to help us, tell us what you know,” she wrote.
A heartbreaking family message
Guthrie described her mother as “a light in this world” and said the family wants to give Nancy the dignity she deserves. She also emphasized that a reward for information remains available.
“We are begging you,” Guthrie wrote. “Please help us.”
The public message was accompanied by a photograph of the child’s drawing, turning a personal family moment into a renewed nationwide appeal. Guthrie has previously used her public platform to keep attention focused on the investigation and encourage potential witnesses to come forward.
What happened to Nancy Guthrie?
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson home on Feb. 1. Authorities have said the case involved a ransom demand, raising the possibility that the disappearance was connected to a kidnapping for financial gain.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation with assistance from the FBI. Despite extensive efforts, investigators have not announced a significant breakthrough or identified a suspect.
A hair discovered inside Nancy Guthrie’s home was tested, but the evidence did not lead authorities to a suspect, investigators said in July. Officials have continued to examine forensic evidence and pursue leads connected to the disappearance.
Task force continues investigation
A task force was established to help solve the crime and locate Nancy Guthrie. According to the sheriff’s office, members of the team recently traveled to Florida to meet with laboratory scientists and discuss whether additional testing could advance the case.
The visit highlights the continuing effort to use forensic science and new investigative techniques. Authorities have not disclosed whether the latest work has produced new evidence, but the task force remains active.
Investigators have urged anyone with information to contact law enforcement. Even details that may appear minor could potentially help establish a timeline, identify a person of interest or clarify what occurred at Nancy’s home.
Why the case remains in the spotlight
Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance has drawn national attention because of her age, the reported ransom demand and the family’s public campaign for answers. Savannah Guthrie’s visibility as a television journalist has also helped keep the case before the public.
For the Guthrie family, however, the investigation is not simply a headline. It is an unresolved personal tragedy that continues to affect children, grandchildren and loved ones. Guthrie’s latest plea reflects both the passage of time and the family’s determination not to let the case fade from public view.
Authorities have not said when the investigation may conclude. For now, the family is asking anyone with credible information to speak with investigators and help bring clarity to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Nancy Guthrie?
Nancy Guthrie is the 84-year-old mother of “TODAY” co-host Savannah Guthrie. She was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona, home on Feb. 1.
What happened to Nancy Guthrie?
Authorities have described the case as involving a kidnapping and a ransom demand. Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts remain unknown, and no suspect has been publicly identified.
Who is investigating the disappearance?
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is leading the investigation with assistance from the FBI and a specialized task force.
Has investigators’ forensic testing produced a suspect?
A hair found inside Nancy Guthrie’s home was tested, but investigators said the result did not lead to a suspect.
How can people help?
Anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance should contact law enforcement. A reward for information remains available.
