The mother of the program's co-host Today Savannah Guthrie , Nancy Guthrie , is still missing four months after being kidnapped in Tucson, Arizona - and a former FBI agent recently spoke out about reports that Savannah allegedly hired a private investigator.
Recently, a source close to the situation told the publication The US Sun , that Savannah paid approximately $500,000 in addition to the official investigation, which has not yet identified a suspect.
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The report has not been officially confirmed by Nancy's family, the Pima County Sheriff's Department, the FBI, or anyone else. However, Jason Pak , a former FBI special agent, suggested that a private investigator might be hired to help search for the 84-year-old woman.
«"I have full respect for this decision," Pak said. Parade publication . "When it comes to your mother, you exhaust all your options.".
He also noted, "A well-resourced investigator can follow leads and conduct interviews in a way that complements the work of law enforcement without interfering with it.".
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In conclusion, Pak expressed his thoughts on this move, suggesting: "Overall, I think, despite the hints and rumors, this isn't exactly a lack of trust in the investigative team per se. I see it more as the daughter and her family doing everything they can. Many families do the same.".
Nancy was last seen at her home in Catalina Foothills on the evening of January 31. Despite Savannah offering a $1 million reward and the FBI releasing video and photos of a masked man on the 84-year-old woman's porch, no suspect has been identified.
Savannah recently took to Instagram to share her missing mother's story on Mother's Day.
«"Mother, daughter, sister, Noni—we miss you with every breath we take. We will never stop looking for you. We will never find peace until we find you," she vowed. "We need help. Someone knows something that could make a difference. Call 1800CALLFBI. You can remain anonymous, and the reward will remain available.".
Concluding her plea for information, Savannah told her followers, "Please keep praying. Bring her home. 💛.".
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This article was originally published by Parade on May 31, 2026, in the News section. Add Parade to your list of recommended sources by clicking here.