Savannah Guthrie's Emotional Appeal for Mother's Safe Return
Savannah Guthrie, the renowned television presenter, has made a fresh and desperate plea for the safe return of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was kidnapped from her Arizona home. In a heartfelt video message posted on Instagram, Guthrie addressed potential kidnappers directly, urging them to "bring her home" and emphasising that "it's never too late to do the next right thing."
Two Weeks of Anguish and Hope
Marking two weeks since Nancy's disappearance on February 1, 2026, Savannah Guthrie expressed unwavering hope and belief in her mother's safe recovery. She stated, "It's been two weeks since our mom was taken. And I just wanted to come on and say that we still have hope. And we still believe." Guthrie appealed to the humanity of those involved, saying, "I wanted to say to whoever has her or knows where she is that it's never too late. And you're not lost or alone. And it is never too late to do the right thing."
She reinforced her message with a caption on the Instagram clip: "Bring her home. It’s never too late to do the next right thing." Guthrie's words reflect a deep-seated faith in human goodness, as she added, "We believe in the essential goodness of every human being."
Critical DNA Evidence from a Glove
In a significant development, investigators are analysing DNA found on a black glove that appears to match one worn by a suspect in doorbell camera footage from the night of Nancy's disappearance. The FBI recovered the glove from a field approximately two miles from Guthrie's home. An FBI spokesperson confirmed that preliminary DNA test results have been received, with authorities awaiting "quality control and official confirmation" before entering an "unknown male profile" into their database.
This evidence is crucial as authorities believe the suspect in the video kidnapped Nancy Guthrie in the early hours of February 1. The Pima County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) has also collected DNA from Nancy's home that does not belong to her or those in close contact, though the specific location of this DNA has not been disclosed.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Appeal
Authorities have warned that finding Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman, could take "years," but they remain committed to the search. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told the New York Times, "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."
The FBI has increased its reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy's location or the arrest and conviction of those involved. New identifying details about the suspect have been confirmed through forensic analysis of the doorbell footage. The suspect is described as:
- A male, approximately 5’9” to 5’10” tall
- With an average build
- Wearing a black, 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack in the video
Since February 1, the FBI has collected over 13,000 tips from the public, highlighting the widespread attention this case has garnered. The agency hopes the updated suspect description will help concentrate these tips and aid in the investigation.
As the search continues, Savannah Guthrie's poignant appeals serve as a reminder of the personal toll of this kidnapping, blending hope with the grim reality of a complex criminal investigation.
