Topline: An anonymous donor doubled the reward for tips on the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Published: February 20, 2026 7:00 am ET
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Nancy Guthrie and her daughter Savannah Guthrie (via Instagram)
TUCSON, AZ — Authorities increased the reward for information regarding the suspected kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie following an anonymous $100,000 donation.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) confirmed the local organization 88-CRIME received the private contribution Feb. 18, as reported by People Magazine. This addition brought the local reward to $102,500.
The FBI is offering a separate $100,000 reward for information in the case. According to FOX News, the PCSD announced the total increase Wednesday after the anonymous $100,000 donation was added to the existing FBI funds.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her home in the early morning of Feb. 1. Investigators believe she was abducted in the middle of the night.
The PCSD originally offered a reward of $2,500 for information. The new total reflects a sharp increase as the search enters its third week.
Surveillance footage released by the FBI on Feb. 10 shows an armed person wearing a mask at the front door of the Guthrie residence. The individual appeared to tamper with a Nest camera on the morning of the disappearance.
Police described the suspect as a male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. The man wore a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack, a brand sold at Walmart.
Investigators recovered gloves approximately two miles from the home that they believe are similar to those worn by the suspect. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department announced that DNA evidence from the gloves did not yield a match in national databases.
No suspects or persons of interest have been identified as of Feb. 18. Sheriff’s officials confirmed that Savannah Guthrie and her family have been cleared as possible suspects in the disappearance, according to MSN.
Savannah Guthrie has remained in Arizona with her family since her mother was reported missing. She has used social media to appeal directly to the public and those responsible for her mother’s safe return.
Neighbors in the community have displayed yellow ribbons on mailboxes, trees and cactuses to show support for the family. Resident Laura Gargano said the ribbons serve as a sentiment of hope for the 84-year-old’s return, as per People Magazine.
The search for Nancy Guthrie involves both local and federal law enforcement agencies. Authorities have not yet provided updates on her possible location.
Anyone with information about the case can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. Leads can also be reported to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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An anonymous donor doubled the reward for tips on the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
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Published: February 20, 2026 7:00 am ET
Nancy Guthrie and her daughter Savannah Guthrie (via Instagram)
TUCSON, AZ — Authorities increased the reward for information regarding the suspected kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie following an anonymous $100,000 donation.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) confirmed the local organization 88-CRIME received the private contribution Feb. 18, as reported by People Magazine. This addition brought the local reward to $102,500.
The FBI is offering a separate $100,000 reward for information in the case. According to FOX News, the PCSD announced the total increase Wednesday after the anonymous $100,000 donation was added to the existing FBI funds.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her home in the early morning of Feb. 1. Investigators believe she was abducted in the middle of the night.
The PCSD originally offered a reward of $2,500 for information. The new total reflects a sharp increase as the search enters its third week.
Surveillance footage released by the FBI on Feb. 10 shows an armed person wearing a mask at the front door of the Guthrie residence. The individual appeared to tamper with a Nest camera on the morning of the disappearance.
Police described the suspect as a male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. The man wore a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack, a brand sold at Walmart.
Investigators recovered gloves approximately two miles from the home that they believe are similar to those worn by the suspect. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department announced that DNA evidence from the gloves did not yield a match in national databases.
No suspects or persons of interest have been identified as of Feb. 18. Sheriff’s officials confirmed that Savannah Guthrie and her family have been cleared as possible suspects in the disappearance, according to MSN.
Savannah Guthrie has remained in Arizona with her family since her mother was reported missing. She has used social media to appeal directly to the public and those responsible for her mother’s safe return.
Neighbors in the community have displayed yellow ribbons on mailboxes, trees and cactuses to show support for the family. Resident Laura Gargano said the ribbons serve as a sentiment of hope for the 84-year-old’s return, as per People Magazine.
The search for Nancy Guthrie involves both local and federal law enforcement agencies. Authorities have not yet provided updates on her possible location.
Anyone with information about the case can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. Leads can also be reported to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Reward Raised to $200K for Information in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping
An anonymous donor doubled the reward for tips on the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
By Kate Byrd
Published: February 20, 2026 7:00 am ET
Nancy Guthrie and her daughter Savannah Guthrie (via Instagram)
TUCSON, AZ — Authorities increased the reward for information regarding the suspected kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie following an anonymous $100,000 donation.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) confirmed the local organization 88-CRIME received the private contribution Feb. 18, as reported by People Magazine. This addition brought the local reward to $102,500.
The FBI is offering a separate $100,000 reward for information in the case. According to FOX News, the PCSD announced the total increase Wednesday after the anonymous $100,000 donation was added to the existing FBI funds.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her home in the early morning of Feb. 1. Investigators believe she was abducted in the middle of the night.
The PCSD originally offered a reward of $2,500 for information. The new total reflects a sharp increase as the search enters its third week.
Surveillance footage released by the FBI on Feb. 10 shows an armed person wearing a mask at the front door of the Guthrie residence. The individual appeared to tamper with a Nest camera on the morning of the disappearance.
Police described the suspect as a male between 5 feet 9 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build. The man wore a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack, a brand sold at Walmart.
Investigators recovered gloves approximately two miles from the home that they believe are similar to those worn by the suspect. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department announced that DNA evidence from the gloves did not yield a match in national databases.
No suspects or persons of interest have been identified as of Feb. 18. Sheriff’s officials confirmed that Savannah Guthrie and her family have been cleared as possible suspects in the disappearance, according to MSN.
Savannah Guthrie has remained in Arizona with her family since her mother was reported missing. She has used social media to appeal directly to the public and those responsible for her mother’s safe return.
Neighbors in the community have displayed yellow ribbons on mailboxes, trees and cactuses to show support for the family. Resident Laura Gargano said the ribbons serve as a sentiment of hope for the 84-year-old’s return, as per People Magazine.
The search for Nancy Guthrie involves both local and federal law enforcement agencies. Authorities have not yet provided updates on her possible location.
Anyone with information about the case can contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. Leads can also be reported to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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