Savannah Guthrie has made her first social media post in nearly three weeks, sharing a clip from the Today show, as her mother Nancy Guthrie remains missing under suspicious circumstances. The 54-year-old co-host reposted an Instagram story from Friday's broadcast featuring her colleagues with Best Buddies International, a non-profit supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Emotional Support from Colleagues
The clip Savannah shared showed Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin outside the Today show studios at 10 Rockefeller Plaza in Manhattan, commemorating World Down Syndrome Day early. "Tomorrow's World Down Syndrome Day and we're marking it early with some friends from Best Buddies," Kotb said in the segment.
Notably, the footage included Savannah's longtime "Best Buddy" Tara, who has Down Syndrome and has been paired with Guthrie for about ten years. Tara held a sign reading: 'We love you Savannah' behind the anchors. Savannah added three yellow heart emojis over the reposted clip.
Warm Studio Welcome
Savannah visited the Today show studios on March 5, 2026, receiving an emotional welcome from teary-eyed colleagues. She has been absent from work since her mother's disappearance in late January, with Kotb and Sheinelle Jones covering her hosting duties. NBC has confirmed Savannah plans to return eventually but hasn't specified a date.
Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on January 31 after a family member dropped her at her home near Tucson, Arizona. Police believe she was taken against her will during the early hours of February 1. After failing to appear at a friend's home that day, her family reported her missing.
Home surveillance footage showed a masked man at Nancy's door the night she vanished. Authorities haven't identified this individual or named any suspects. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, leading the investigation, stated on March 12 that he believes he knows the motive but hasn't disclosed details.
Investigation Challenges
Investigators recently asked neighbors for surveillance footage from January 11 and January 24, though the significance of these dates remains unclear. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has faced criticism for alleged early missteps, including failing to deploy a fixed-wing Cessna aircraft with thermal imaging immediately after Nancy was reported missing due to pilot shortages.
Sheriff Nanos also acknowledged crime scene tape around Nancy's house was repeatedly put up and taken down. When questioned about potential contamination, he responded: "I'll let the court worry about it. We follow the rules of law."
Rewards and Family Efforts
The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to Nancy's whereabouts or an arrest. Savannah and her family have contributed a $1 million reward and donated $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. The case continues as authorities search for answers in this troubling disappearance.
