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Guthrie visits NBC offices as return to airwaves nears
Updated 6 March 2026 - Savannah Guthrie, co-host of NBC's Today, has made her first visit to the network's New York studios since her mother vanished nearly five weeks ago, signaling plans to resume her on-air duties despite the ongoing search.
Mother's disappearance remains unsolved
Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Arizona home on 1 February. Authorities suspect she was abducted, possibly during the night. The Pima County Sheriff's Office has described the case as a potential kidnapping, with no arrests made to date.
A $1 million reward has been offered for information leading to her safe return. Investigators have received nearly 40,000 tips from the public, but few concrete leads have emerged.
Evidence and ransom demands
Surveillance footage from Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera captured a man identified as the prime suspect. Authorities recovered a glove matching the suspect's attire near the scene, but DNA analysis failed to produce a match in FBI databases.
Media outlets, including NBC, received ransom notes demanding approximately $6 million in cryptocurrency. One such note included a deadline that expired on 9 February, though no further communication has been reported.
Guthrie's emotional absence
Guthrie last appeared on Today on 30 January, two days before her mother's disappearance. She withdrew from NBC's Winter Olympics coverage as the search intensified, though she has remained active on social media, posting emotional appeals for her mother's safe return.
"Even though it feels like the hardest thing to do, it's also her home and where she feels so loved. And she is beyond loved here."
Jenna Bush Hager, co-host
Uncertain timeline for return
While Guthrie has expressed her intention to return to the show, no date has been set. Co-host Jenna Bush Hager confirmed Guthrie's visit to the studio but said she was unsure when her colleague would resume regular broadcasts.
The Today team has continued to support Guthrie during her absence, with Bush Hager emphasizing the show's role as a source of comfort during the ordeal.
