The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has entered a critical new phase. On Thursday, February 12, 2026, the FBI announced it has doubled the reward for information leading to her location to $100,000. This escalation comes as federal investigators released specific forensic details regarding a suspect captured on doorbell camera footage at the time of her disappearance.
New Suspect Profile and Evidence
After a forensic analysis by the FBI’s Operational Technology Division, officials have provided a more detailed profile of the individual believed to be responsible for the abduction. The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’9″ to 5’10” tall, with an average build.
Surveillance footage from Guthrie’s Tucson, Arizona home—recovered from backend systems after the physical camera was tampered with—shows the individual wearing a black, 25-liter “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack. This specific model is commonly sold at Walmart. Additionally, the suspect was seen wearing a full face mask, gloves, and a zip-up jacket. FBI Director Kash Patel noted that the individual appeared to be armed while attempting to obscure the camera lens with decorative plants from the residence before disconnecting the device.
Beyond the digital evidence, investigators have recovered physical items during their canvass of the Catalina Foothills. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department reported finding a glove in the desert brush that appears to match those worn by the suspect in the video. This discovery follows previous confirmation that blood found on the porch of the home matched Nancy Guthrie’s DNA.
The Investigation Timeline
Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026, after she failed to meet friends for a church service. She was last seen the previous evening being dropped off at her home after dinner with her family. Authorities quickly ruled out the possibility of her wandering off, citing her limited mobility and the disconnection of her pacemaker monitoring app and security system at approximately 1:47 a.m. and 2:28 a.m. that Sunday.
A Family’s Plea
Savannah Guthrie, along with her siblings Annie and Camron, has maintained a steady presence on social media, pleading for their mother’s safe return. In recent videos, the family has addressed the captors directly, stating, “We will pay,” and emphasizing that their mother is a “vulnerable adult” who requires daily medication for a heart condition.
The FBI is currently operating a 24-hour command post and has processed over 13,000 tips. Residents within a two-mile radius of the East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue area have been urged to submit any doorbell or security footage from the night of January 31.
Sources and Links
- Fox News: Nancy Guthrie disappearance: FBI reveals description of suspect and backpack he was wearing
- The Washington Post: FBI gives new details on suspect in Nancy Guthrie case, doubles reward to $100K
- CBS News: Nancy Guthrie search continues as FBI canvasses roadways
- ABC (12News): Reward in Nancy Guthrie disappearance increased to $100K
- Associated Press: Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing
- The Guardian: FBI conducting ‘extensive search’ on roads near Nancy Guthrie home
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