Savannah Guthrie Returns to ‘TODAY’ Studio Amid Ongoing Search for Missing Mother
On Thursday, Savannah Guthrie made a visit to the set of the NBC morning show, as the search for her missing mother entered its 32nd day. A TODAY representative stated that Savannah had come to the studio to express gratitude to her colleagues and spend time with them.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on Feb. 1, after failing to appear at a friend’s residence in Tucson, Arizona, for an online church service. She was last spotted the night before around 9:45 p.m. following a dinner at her daughter Annie’s home. Law enforcement has indicated the case could involve a kidnapping or abduction, though evidence remains limited.
“Though she intends to eventually resume her on-air duties, Savannah is currently prioritizing family support and aiding in the effort to locate Nancy,” the spokesperson added.
The visit was not broadcast, with Savannah having been absent from the show since her mother’s disappearance, focusing on time with her family in the Tucson region. Jenna Bush Hager, a TODAY co-anchor, appeared emotional during a segment, stating that Savannah’s return to the air “feels like the hardest thing to do, but it’s also her home and where she feels so loved.”
“Sheinelle Jones, who co-hosted the third hour of TODAY, added that ‘we’re not out of the storm, but there’s a light somewhere even in the midst of the storm.’ She also told Savannah, ‘Whenever you are ready, we are here.’”
Photographs captured by an Associated Press journalist outside the TODAY studio show Savannah, visibly emotional, wiping tears and hugging her team members. The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to their mother’s recovery.
On Feb. 24, Savannah announced the reward, noting that while her family believes Nancy “can come home,” they also acknowledge the possibility that she “may be lost” or “already be gone.” The FBI obtained doorbell camera footage of an armed, masked individual outside the Guthrie home on the morning of Nancy’s disappearance. Investigators have since identified this person as a suspect, though their identity has not been disclosed publicly.
The suspect is described as a male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, with an average build, and was seen wearing a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack in the footage. Daniel Arkin, a senior reporter at NBC News, provided additional details on the case.
