Savannah Guthrie visits ‘TODAY’ studio as she plans to eventually return to show
Savannah Guthrie Visits ‘TODAY’ Studio Amid Ongoing Search for Missing Mother
On Thursday, Savannah Guthrie, a co-anchor of the NBC morning show ‘TODAY,’ made a visit to the studio amid the ongoing 32nd day of the investigation into her mother’s disappearance. A spokesperson for the show noted that she stopped by to reunite with her colleagues and express appreciation for their support. While her return to the airwaves is anticipated, she has remained centered on her family and the effort to locate Nancy Guthrie.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of Feb. 1 after having dinner at her daughter Annie’s home. She was reported missing the following day when she failed to appear at a friend’s residence in Tucson, Arizona, for an online church service. Authorities have characterized the case as a potential kidnapping or abduction, though scant clues have emerged.
“Savannah intends to resume her on-air duties, though her primary focus remains on supporting her family and aiding efforts to locate Nancy.”
Savannah’s visit to the TODAY set was not televised. Since her mother’s disappearance, she has been spending most of her time in the Tucson area with loved ones. Jenna Bush Hager, a co-anchor on the show, shared her emotional reaction to Savannah’s presence. “She has the intention to return to the show, even though it feels like the hardest thing to do. It’s also her home and where she feels so loved,” Bush Hager said.
“We’re not out of the storm, but there’s a light somewhere even in the midst of the storm.”
Sheinelle Jones, who co-hosted the third hour of TODAY, added, “Whenever you are ready, we are here.” In images captured by an Associated Press photographer outside the TODAY studio, Savannah was seen visibly emotional, wiping tears and embracing her coworkers.
The Guthrie family is offering a $1 million reward for any information leading to their mother’s recovery. On Feb. 24, Savannah announced the reward, stating that while her family believes Nancy “can come home,” they also acknowledge the possibility she “may be lost” or “already be gone.”
The FBI recovered doorbell camera footage from the morning of Nancy’s disappearance, showing an armed and masked man outside the Guthrie home. Investigators have identified him as a suspect, though his identity has not been publicly disclosed. He is described as a male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, with an average build, wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
Daniel Arkin is a senior reporter at NBC News.
