Cameron Guthrie, brother of NBC “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, appeared in a new emotional video released February 6, 2026, directly addressing the person or people responsible for the suspected abduction of their 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. Standing beside Savannah and sister Annie, Cameron spoke with visible strain, his voice cracking as he pleaded: “If you’re watching this, please reach out. We haven’t heard anything directly. We just need to know she’s okay.” The 40-second clip, posted to the family’s shared Instagram account, marked their most personal and urgent appeal yet, coming on the seventh day since Nancy vanished from her Tucson home.
The message came amid growing anxiety over Nancy’s fragile health—she relies on daily medications for chronic conditions and has limited mobility—and the continued absence of any verified proof-of-life. No ransom communication has been authenticated as coming from the actual abductor(s), though a credible note received by media outlets demanded millions in Bitcoin by February 9. Federal and local authorities have stressed that opportunistic hoax messages, including those sent by arrested imposter Derrick Callella, are unrelated to the genuine case.
The family’s plea followed intense days of investigation. Pima County Sheriff’s deputies declared the Catalina Foothills residence a crime scene after a support worker found a warning note on the door and alerted police around noon on February 1. Inside, officers discovered blood droplets trailing from the entryway through the house to the driveway, drag marks consistent with someone being forcibly removed, and no signs of Nancy’s phone, wallet, or keys—items she would typically carry if leaving voluntarily. The Ring doorbell camera bracket was empty, its device removed, and the entire security system went dark at exactly 12:38 a.m., with no recordings after that timestamp. Sheriff Chris Nanos described the evidence as pointing to a “targeted” intrusion by someone who knew the layout, codes, and blind spots intimately.
The U.S. Coast Guard, FBI, Border Patrol, and homicide detectives have deployed helicopters, K-9 units, and extensive digital forensics teams. Cell tower data, potential DNA from blood samples, and neighboring surveillance footage remain under review. President Trump publicly directed “all law enforcement” to assist, while Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel engaged directly. A $50,000 reward continues for credible information leading to Nancy’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
In the video, Cameron’s tone shifted between controlled composure and raw emotion. “We are ready to talk. We are ready to listen,” he said, echoing earlier statements from Savannah. “We just need one sign that Mom is still with us.” Annie stood silently beside him, wiping tears, while Savannah nodded, her face etched with exhaustion. The siblings emphasized Nancy’s vulnerability without her prescriptions and repeated their willingness to negotiate or meet any reasonable demand for her safe return. “She’s 84. She needs her medication. Time matters,” Cameron added, his voice breaking on the last words.
The family’s public appeals have intensified national attention. Vigils continue at St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, where Nancy was a longtime member, with dozens gathering nightly to light candles and pray. Neighbors in the quiet, upscale Catalina Foothills remain shaken, many installing additional security measures after learning of the targeted nature of the breach. Online speculation has swirled—some focused on the 12:38 a.m. blackout suggesting insider knowledge—but authorities have urged the public to avoid unverified theories that could jeopardize the investigation.
The imposter case involving Derrick Callella provided a brief moment of accountability but no relief in the search for Nancy. Callella, already facing grand theft charges in an unemployment fraud scheme, admitted to sending hoax Bitcoin demands after obtaining contact information from a cyber website. His arrest on February 5 removed one source of harassment, yet the genuine ransom note’s authenticity and origin remain under active scrutiny.
As day seven begins, every unanswered hour amplifies the urgency. Nancy’s age, health conditions, and lack of medications make survival outside a controlled environment increasingly precarious. The Guthries’ message is clear: they are prepared to engage directly, privately, or through intermediaries—whatever it takes to bring their mother home.
The video ends with Savannah looking directly into the lens: “Mom, if you can hear us, we love you. We’re doing everything we can.” Cameron’s final plea—”Please just reach out”—hangs in the air, a desperate bridge between a terrified family and the unknown person holding their mother’s fate.
Tucson, the nation, and millions watching hold their breath, praying this raw, heartfelt appeal pierces the silence and brings Nancy Guthrie back to the family fighting tirelessly for her return.