Savannah Guthrie Says 'We Will Pay' in Mother Kidnapping Case

Investigation continues as FBI reviews ransom messages and search enters second week

The investigation continues in the heartbreaking kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of television personality Savannah Guthrie, as federal and local authorities race to locate the missing Arizona grandmother.

In a recent public appeal, Savannah Guthrie, joined by her older sister and brother, addressed their mother’s possible captors directly in a video posted Saturday to the “Today” host’s Instagram account.

We will pay... Savannah Guthrie/Bring Her Home. Instagram post

The emotional message comes as investigators continue examining multiple ransom-related communications and pursuing leads across Arizona and neighboring states. Authorities have not named any suspects in the case.

Savannah Guthrie’s plea followed reports that a message believed to be connected to her mother’s disappearance had been received. The public video statement signals the family’s growing desperation as the search stretches into its second week.

FBI Search and Reward Efforts Continue

Federal officials continue to offer a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery or the arrest of anyone involved in her disappearance. Investigators from the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department remain actively engaged in the case.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31 after being dropped off at her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson. She was reported missing the following day after she failed to appear for church, prompting an immediate welfare check and subsequent criminal investigation.

Authorities believe she was taken against her will. Blood discovered on her porch was later confirmed through DNA testing to belong to her, strengthening concerns that foul play was involved. Investigators also determined that her home’s doorbell security camera had been disconnected around the time of her disappearance.

Law enforcement officials have expressed increasing concern about Nancy Guthrie’s health. She reportedly requires daily medication for serious medical conditions, adding urgency to the ongoing search.

Ransom Messages Sent to Media Outlets

Investigators are reviewing two separate ransom-related communications sent to media organizations.

The first message, sent to outlets including TMZ and Tucson-based station KOLD-TV, reportedly demanded millions of dollars in Bitcoin in exchange for Nancy Guthrie’s return.

A second message sent days later reportedly included sensitive information but did not include a clear monetary demand or deadline, raising questions about whether it was intended as proof of knowledge or part of an ongoing communication attempt.

Authorities have not confirmed the authenticity of the communications and continue to analyze digital evidence tied to the messages. Officials have also warned that hoaxes and false ransom threats have surfaced during the investigation, complicating efforts to separate legitimate leads from noise.

Investigators have not confirmed proof of life connected to any of the messages, a detail experts say can undermine the credibility of ransom demands.

Expanding Search Efforts and Public Appeals

Law enforcement agencies have expanded search operations in and around Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood and continue reviewing surveillance video from nearby homes and businesses.

Digital billboards featuring Nancy Guthrie’s photo and FBI tip information have also been deployed in multiple states as part of a broader public awareness effort designed to generate leads.

Officials continue urging anyone with relevant information, video footage, or suspicious observations to contact authorities immediately.

A Family Waiting for Answers

For the Guthrie family, the investigation is now deeply personal and painfully public.

In multiple video appeals, Savannah Guthrie has spoken directly to whoever may be responsible, asking not only for her mother’s safe return but also for proof that she is alive.

The family’s latest message marks the most direct acknowledgment yet that they are willing to meet financial demands if it means bringing Nancy Guthrie home safely.

As investigators continue processing forensic evidence, digital data, and public tips, one fact remains unchanged: Nancy Guthrie has not been located, and no arrests have been made.

For now, authorities say the case remains active, and hope remains that new information will lead investigators closer to answers — and potentially, to bringing Nancy Guthrie home.