FBI Actively Investigating Nancy Guthrie's Disappearance

White House confirms FBI involvement in high-profile missing person case

Feb. 13, 2026 at 9:39pm

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The White House has confirmed that the FBI is actively involved in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show co-host Savannah Guthrie. FBI Director Kash Patel has stated that the agency has personnel 'on the ground' working with local authorities to bring the case to a resolution and locate Nancy Guthrie, who was reported missing on February 1st. The FBI has also released surveillance footage and increased the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.

Why it matters

The high-profile nature of this case, involving the mother of a prominent television personality, has drawn significant national attention. The White House's confirmation of FBI involvement and the agency's public pleas for information underscore the urgency in locating Nancy Guthrie and apprehending any suspects. This case also highlights the challenges law enforcement can face in coordinating investigations between federal and local agencies.

The details

According to the White House press secretary, the FBI has been actively involved in the investigation since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance on January 31st. The agency has released surveillance footage of a person of interest, described as a man between 5'9" and 5'10" with a medium build, wearing a ski mask, jacket, and gloves, and carrying an Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. The FBI has also increased the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction from $50,000 to $100,000. Law enforcement agents have been searching the areas around Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona.

  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026.
  • The FBI released surveillance footage and increased the reward on February 10, 2026.

The players

Karoline Leavitt

The White House press secretary who confirmed the FBI's involvement in the case.

Kash Patel

The FBI Director who told the White House that the agency has personnel 'on the ground' working on the Nancy Guthrie case.

Savannah Guthrie

The 'Today' show co-host whose mother, Nancy Guthrie, is the subject of the missing person investigation.

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie who was reported missing on January 31, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“The FBI, in order to take over the investigation, would of course need the local authorities to hand it over to them.”

— Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary (Fox News)

“The FBI has been on the ground and is involved in the case and that the federal government is providing resources 'to help local authorities bring this case to an end, to bring Nancy Guthrie home.'”

— Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary (Fox News)

“Our hearts break every day that this goes on, and again, the FBI is on the ground wanting to assist in any way that they can.”

— Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary (Fox News)

What’s next

The FBI is actively working through any credible tips that can lead to a resolution in the case and has increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

The takeaway

This high-profile missing person case highlights the importance of effective coordination between federal and local law enforcement agencies in order to bring such cases to a successful conclusion. The White House's confirmation of the FBI's involvement and the agency's public pleas for information underscore the urgency in locating Nancy Guthrie and apprehending any suspects.