After many years of watching Savannah Guthrie on TV, millions feel connected to the Today show host. That fueled an outpouring of emotion when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing on February 1, 2026. Now, Savannah has published an Instagram post thanking supporters and pleading for continued prayers to help her mom.
Savannah Guthrie Shares Urgent Plea for Help to Bring Her Missing Mother Home
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On February 2, 2026, Savannah Guthrie posted on Instagram after her mother went missing two days earlier. The post featured an image that simply read, “PLEASE PRAY.” In the caption, she expressed her belief that God would help and thanked everyone who’d been praying for her family.
“We believe in prayer. we believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. We believe in goodness. We believe in humanity. Above all, we believe in Him. Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant. Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment.” Savannah then added the following.
“We need you.”
The Today host’s post then shared a Bible verse about God bringing peace to those who believe. “‘He will keep in perfect peace those whose hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.’ a verse of Isaiah for all time for all of us.” Savannah Guthrie closed her caption with a simple and extremely powerful statement.
“Bring her home.”
How People Can Help Bring Nancy Guthrie Home
When someone goes missing, time is critical for their safe return. A February 2, 2026, NewsNation article explains why that is especially urgent for Nancy Guthrie. Law enforcement has noted that she needs her daily medication, and going 24 hours without it could be fatal.
Law enforcement has asked the public for help by setting up a tip line. “Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at (520) 351-4900.” They have also emphasized that “every detail matters” and “even small tips could make a difference,” so anyone with information is urged to call.
Savannah Guthrie’s Instagram post also made it very clear that the family is asking for continued prayers to help keep Nancy Guthrie safe.
What Authorities Have Said About Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
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Fox 10 Phoenix reports that Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is being investigated by homicide detectives because police found “concerning circumstances” inside the home. Nanos also said, “Right now, we don’t see this as a search mission as much as we do a crime scene.” A department statement included a brief description of why investigators believe a crime has taken place.
“Sheriff Nanos has stated that he believes a crime has been committed. At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly in the middle of the night. Taken against her will includes possible kidnapping or abduction.”
The outlet also quoted the Arizona Department of Public Safety, which described what the family of Nancy Guthrie found in her home when they realized she was missing. “Family went to her residence in Tucson, AZ, and Nancy was not in the home. All her personal belongings, to include her wallet, cell phone, and vehicle were still there, but she was nowhere to be found.”
