Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea for answers as mother Nancy remains missing

Savannah Guthrie has made another emotional public appeal for information about her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, saying her family cannot move forward without answers.

The Today show presenter shared a photograph of an old drawing made by her 12-year-old daughter, Vale, on Instagram on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The drawing featured a blue umbrella and the handwritten message: “I know it might not seem like it, but I really need my mommy.”

Reflecting on the illustration, Savannah wrote: “Found this old drawing from my daughter today. It says so much about how I feel. The world goes on, things appear ‘normal’ — as we try to keep going and be strong, especially for our young kids — but it’s not and it never will be.”

 

 

 

 

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The 54-year-old journalist said her family continues to ache for Nancy, 84, and desperately wants information about her whereabouts.

“We cannot move forward,” she wrote. “We need someone to help us, tell us what you know.”

Savannah also described her mother as “a light in this world” and appealed to the public to help bring her home.

“We want to celebrate her and give her the dignity she deserves,” she added. “The reward is still available. Please. We are begging you. Please help us.”

Nancy disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home after reportedly being last seen at around 9:30pm on January 31.

The FBI subsequently released footage showing a masked individual outside her property.

The family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to Nancy. Several alleged ransom notes have also emerged during the investigation.

Savannah previously acknowledged the possibility that her mother might no longer be alive, while emphasising that the family still needs answers and wants her home.