FBI Increases Reward to $100,000 in Search for Missing Mother of TV Star
The FBI has significantly escalated its efforts in the case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, announcing a substantial increase in the reward for information to $100,000. Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for nearly two weeks, with authorities intensifying their search following her abduction from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson, Arizona.
New Details Emerge on Suspect and Investigation
In a recent update, the FBI Phoenix Field Office disclosed enhanced details about the suspected kidnapper, including photographs of a specific backpack worn during the incident. The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with an average build. Critical evidence from Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera shows the individual carrying a black, 25-liter 'Ozark Trail Hiker Pack' backpack on the night she was taken.
The FBI stated that this updated description aims to refine the influx of public tips, which have surpassed 13,000 since the investigation began on February 1, 2026. The reward, announced via an X post on Thursday, is designated for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's location or the arrest and conviction of those involved in her disappearance.
Community and Law Enforcement Collaboration
Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and report any relevant information, emphasizing the importance of community assistance in resolving this high-profile case. The FBI's move to boost the reward underscores the urgency and desperation to locate Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen at her residence in Arizona.
This remains a developing story as investigators continue to pursue leads and analyze evidence in the hope of a breakthrough.
