FBI Increases Reward to $100,000 in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case

Agency releases new details on suspected kidnapper as search continues.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The FBI has announced it is increasing the reward to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance. The agency has also released new identifying details about a possible kidnapping suspect, describing the individual as a male approximately 5'9" to 5'10" tall with an average build, wearing a black 25-liter "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack" backpack.

Why it matters

The high-profile kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has garnered national attention and sparked an intensive FBI investigation. The increased reward and new suspect details aim to generate more leads and tips from the public to help locate Guthrie and apprehend the perpetrator.

The details

The FBI has received over 13,000 tips since Guthrie was reported missing on February 1st. Authorities are hoping the new suspect description, including details about the backpack the individual was wearing, will jog someone's memory and lead to a breakthrough in the case.

  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026.
  • The FBI announced the increased $100,000 reward on February 13, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie who was reported missing on February 1, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie

A news anchor whose mother, Nancy Guthrie, was kidnapped.

FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspected kidnapper out on bail.

The takeaway

This high-profile kidnapping case has captured national attention and demonstrates the FBI's commitment to utilizing all available resources, including increased rewards and detailed suspect descriptions, to locate missing persons and apprehend perpetrators.