Search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing 84-year-old mother Nancy enters day eight as FBI expands probe, family offers ransom and billboards spread across US.
Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home on January 31, triggering an immediate police response and an FBI-assisted investigation. (Photo: Social Media)
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of US television host Savannah Guthrie, has turned into a nationwide search effort, drawing emotional public appeals, a federal investigation, and widespread community attention.
As the case stretches into its eighth day, authorities continue to pursue multiple leads while the Guthrie family urges anyone involved to bring her home safely.
Investigators have expanded operations beyond Arizona, signalling growing concern about the elderly woman’s safety.
Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home on January 31, triggering an immediate police response and an FBI-assisted investigation. Authorities believe she did not leave voluntarily, which has intensified the urgency of the search. Officers have been tracking digital evidence, conducting interviews, and following tips from several states as they try to piece together the circumstances of her disappearance.
The investigation has included detailed searches of properties connected to the family. Police officers were seen entering and leaving a relative’s residence carrying evidence bags after hours of examination, suggesting investigators are carefully analysing potential clues.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings, Camron and Annie, released a heartfelt video message, pleading for their mother’s safe return. Standing together, the family directly addressed those responsible.
“We received your message, and we understand,” the “Today” anchor said. “We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her. “This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay,” she added.
Their appeal quickly spread online and across television networks, generating widespread public sympathy and encouraging new tips from viewers.
Authorities have broadened the search area as new information emerges. Digital billboards displaying Nancy Guthrie’s missing-person details now appear in high-traffic locations across several states, including Texas and New Mexico, with additional placements planned in California. Investigators hope the expanded visibility will lead to credible sightings or information.
Law enforcement agencies continue to coordinate across jurisdictions, examining travel routes and surveillance footage while maintaining a strong presence in Arizona.
Officials have confirmed they are pursuing multiple leads and analysing evidence collected during searches. Meanwhile, community groups and volunteers have joined awareness campaigns, helping distribute flyers and share updates online.
The case has attracted significant national attention due to Savannah Guthrie’s public profile, but investigators stress that the priority remains Nancy’s safe recovery. With the second ransom deadline approaching, authorities urge anyone with information to contact law enforcement immediately.
As the search continues, the Guthrie family remains hopeful that sustained public support and investigative efforts will lead to answers and, ultimately, Nancy’s safe return home.
