FBI Increases Reward to $100K, Releases New Details in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

The FBI has confirmed the suspect's height and backpack after forensic analysis of doorbell camera footage.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has increased the reward for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance to $100,000. This marks an additional $50,000 from the previous amount. The FBI has also confirmed new identifying details about the male suspect, including his height of approximately 5'9" to 5'10" and that he was wearing a black, 25-liter 'Ozark Trail Hiker Pack' backpack.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of 'Today' anchor Savannah Guthrie, has garnered national attention. The increased reward and release of new details about the suspect are aimed at generating more leads and information to help locate Nancy Guthrie and bring those responsible to justice.

The details

The FBI's Phoenix branch announced the increased reward on Wednesday, as Week 2 of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance nears its end. The new identifying details about the suspect were confirmed after a forensic analysis of the doorbell camera footage by the FBI's Operational Technology Division.

  • The reward was increased on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • Nancy Guthrie has been missing for nearly 2 weeks as of this announcement.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of 'Today' anchor Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing since early February 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

The 'Today' anchor whose mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing since early February 2026.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The U.S. federal law enforcement agency that is leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and has increased the reward for information.

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What’s next

The FBI hopes the increased reward and additional details about the suspect will help generate more tips and information to aid in the investigation and the effort to locate Nancy Guthrie.

The takeaway

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has become a high-profile case, prompting the FBI to increase the reward and release new details about the suspect in an effort to generate more leads and information that could help bring her home.