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Reward Climbs to $200K in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case
Authorities consider possibility of accomplice in 84-year-old's kidnapping
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has revealed that investigators are not ruling out the possibility of an accomplice being involved in the mysterious disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. The reward for information leading to Guthrie's recovery or an arrest has now doubled to $200,000, after an anonymous donor contributed an additional $100,000 to the FBI's initial $100,000 reward. Nanos believes the suspect had a specific target in mind, and authorities are analyzing DNA evidence found at Guthrie's home as part of the ongoing investigation.
Why it matters
The potential involvement of an accomplice in Guthrie's disappearance adds a new layer of complexity to the case, raising questions about the scope and organization of the crime. The significant increase in the reward amount also underscores the urgency and high-priority nature of the investigation, as authorities seek to generate new leads and information from the public that could help locate Guthrie or identify the perpetrator(s).
The details
According to reports, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has stated that investigators are not ruling out the possibility of an accomplice being involved in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie. Nanos believes the suspect had a specific target in mind, and authorities are focusing on DNA evidence recovered from Guthrie's home as part of the ongoing investigation. The unknown male DNA found on a glove did not result in any matches in the FBI's database, but further testing is being conducted. Authorities have previously released surveillance video of the suspect, described as a male approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build.
- On Wednesday, the reward being offered by the FBI for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery or an arrest doubled from $100,000 to $200,000, after an anonymous donor contributed an additional $100,000.
- Earlier on Wednesday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that he believes the suspect had a particular target in his sights.
The players
Chris Nanos
The Pima County Sheriff who is leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Nancy Guthrie
An 84-year-old woman who mysteriously disappeared, prompting a high-profile investigation and a growing reward for information.
What they’re saying
“I think this was an individual who had a target for whatever reason, and he has made it tough, but I've got some pretty tough investigators, too.”
— Chris Nanos, Pima County Sheriff (NBC's Today)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspect out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in solving complex crimes, especially when there are questions about the involvement of multiple suspects. The significant increase in the reward amount underscores the urgency to generate new leads and information that could help locate Nancy Guthrie or identify the perpetrator(s).
