TUCSON, Ariz. – In a heart-wrenching plea that has captivated the nation, NBC’s Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie announced on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, that her family is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie. The announcement comes on Day 24 of a mystery that began when Nancy vanished from her Tucson-area home in the “dark of night,” leaving behind only a trail of questions and a community in prayer.
The staggering reward, funded by the Guthrie family, is intended to incentivize anyone with “inside information” to step forward. It stands in addition to the $100,000 reward previously offered by the FBI, bringing the total incentive for information to over $1.1 million.
A Daughter’s Plea: “We Still Believe in a Miracle”
In an emotional video posted to her Instagram account, Savannah Guthrie appeared visibly moved as she addressed the public for the first time since February 15. She described the “agony” of the past three weeks—a period marked by “worrying, fearing, and aching” for her mother.
“Every hour and minute and second and every long night has been agony,” Savannah said. “We still believe in a miracle. We still believe that she can come home. Hope against hope… we are blowing on the embers of hope.”
However, for the first time, the family also publicly acknowledged the grim possibility that Nancy may no longer be alive.
“She may already be gone,” Savannah said through tears. “She may already have gone home to the Lord that she loves and is dancing in heaven… But we need to know where she is. We need her to come home.”
The family emphasized that the reward is for “recovery,” a term that encompasses both a safe return or the location of her remains, ensuring the family can find closure regardless of the outcome.
The Disappearance: What We Know
Nancy Guthrie, a beloved figure in the Tucson community, was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026. She was reported missing the following morning, February 1, after she failed to arrive for Sunday church services.
The investigation, led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) with assistance from the FBI, has focused on several chilling pieces of evidence:
- Doorbell Surveillance: Footage from Nancy’s home captured a man wearing a ski mask, gloves, a backpack, and a holstered gun tampering with the camera on the night she vanished.
- Physical Evidence: Authorities confirmed finding “drops of blood” on the front porch of the residence, suggesting a struggle or injury occurred during the abduction.
- Medical Urgency: Nancy, 84, requires vital daily medication. Her pacemaker reportedly lost contact with its monitoring line shortly after the intruder was spotted, a detail that has heightened fears for her health.
- The “Masked Man”: Recently, sources indicated that the suspect may have visited the doorstep on multiple occasions, not just the night of the disappearance, though the Sheriff’s Department has called these reports “speculative.”
Investigation Update: Thousands of Tips, Few Answers
Despite more than 20,000 tips and the involvement of hundreds of investigators, Nancy’s whereabouts remain unknown. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has been conducting extensive grid searches of the rugged Catalina Foothills terrain, utilizing drones, helicopters, and K-9 units.
“Someone out there knows something that can bring her home,” Savannah Guthrie urged in her Tuesday statement. “Somebody knows. And we are begging you to please come forward now.”
The family also confirmed that the $1 million reward is subject to the same criteria as the FBI’s reward—meaning it will be paid for information leading to Nancy’s recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Tips can be submitted anonymously.
A Legacy of Hope: Supporting Other Families
In an act of extraordinary generosity amid their own tragedy, the Guthrie family also announced a $500,000 donation to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Savannah explained that the family is acutely aware that they are not alone in their suffering. “We know there are millions of families that have suffered with this kind of uncertainty,” she said. “We are hoping that the attention that has been given to our mom and our family will extend to all the families like ours who are in need.”
How the Public Can Help
Authorities are asking anyone within a two-mile radius of Nancy Guthrie’s Catalina Foothills home to review their own surveillance footage from January 1 through February 2 for anything “out of the ordinary.”
If you have any information regarding Nancy Guthrie, please contact:
- The FBI Tip Line: 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
- Online: tips.fbi.gov
- Local Authorities: The Pima County Sheriff’s Department Tip Line.
As the sun sets over the Arizona desert for the 24th time since Nancy vanished, her family remains steadfast. Whether it is a “miraculous homecoming” or a final goodbye, they are determined to bring her home.
Major News Sources and Reference Links
- CBS News: Nancy Guthrie’s family offering $1 million reward for her whereabouts
- Fox News (via FOX 10 Phoenix): Guthrie family offers $1 million reward for ‘recovery’ of their mom
- The Washington Post: Family of Nancy Guthrie offers $1 million reward as hope of recovery dims
- The Jerusalem Post: $1M reward offered in Nancy Guthrie recovery case
- ABC News (via SFGate): Family offering $1 million reward in search for Nancy Guthrie
- CNN: Savannah Guthrie offers up to $1 million for information about her mother
- FBI Official Listing: Kidnapping: Nancy Guthrie
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