Savannah Guthrie raises USD 1 million reward in desperate search for missing mother, says, ‘someone knows how to find our mom'

Savannah Guthrie and her family have raised the stakes in the desperate search for her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, by boosting the reward to up to USD 1 million. The Today show co-anchor shared the emotional update in a video on February 24, 2026, amid growing fears for the 84-year-old’s safety. This move reflects their unwavering hope and determination after nearly a month of anguish.

Authorities believe she was kidnapped, describing the incident as her being “taken in the dark of night from her bed”, as reported by People Magazine. The family has endured ransom notes and unconfirmed demands, with one asking for money, leaving them puzzled over the motive: “Is it for money? I mean, we had the one demand where they asked for money. But is it really for money, or is it for revenge for something?” Savannah Guthrie stated in the Instagram video.



Savannah Guthrie has openly shared her mother’s fragile health, noting, “She is 84 years old. Her heart is fragile. She is is in constant pain, she needs her medicine.She needs it to survive. She needs it not to suffer.” The FBI released images of a masked individual at her doorstep that night and later upped their own reward to $100,000 for information leading to her recovery or an arrest.

Why the reward increased

The Guthrie family decided to escalate from the previous USD 100,000 to “up to USD 1 million” to encourage tips from those who might have held back. As per People magazine, they learned that the phrasing “up to USD 1 million” accounts for potential splitting if multiple valid claims arise. The reward focuses on recovery or arrest, guided by FBI criteria, and is not contingent solely on an arrest.

In her Instagram video, Savannah fought back tears, acknowledging the painful reality: “We accept she may be lost” but clinging to hope. “Someone knows how to find our mom and bring her home,” she captioned the post, urging anonymous tips to the FBI line.

Family’s commitment

Beyond the reward, Savannah Guthrie her siblings Annie and Camron Guthrie, are donating USD 500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This gesture supports other families in similar nightmares, as Savannah noted the millions affected. Up to 50,000 tips have flooded in, but Pima County Sheriff’s Deputy Nanos vowed persistence: “Maybe it’s an hour from now. Maybe it’s weeks or months or years from now. But we won’t quit. We’re going to find Nancy. We’re going to find this guy,” as reported by People Magazine.