FBI Increases Reward, Releases Suspect Details in Savannah Guthrie's Mother's Disappearance

The 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has been missing from her Tucson, Arizona home for nearly two weeks.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The FBI has intensified its search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, nearly two weeks after she went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home. Authorities have increased the reward for information leading to her location and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance to $100,000, doubling the previous amount. The FBI has also released a more detailed description of a suspect identified through forensic analysis of doorbell camera footage.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has resonated deeply, not only due to her connection to a prominent media figure but also because of her vulnerability as an 84-year-old woman requiring daily medication. The FBI has described her as a 'vulnerable adult,' highlighting the critical need for her safe recovery.

The details

The FBI Phoenix Field Office shared the updated information on social media, stating their hope that the new details will 'help concentrate the public tips we are receiving.' As of February 13, 2026, the bureau has already received over 13,000 tips related to the case since Nancy Guthrie was reported missing on February 1, 2026. The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5'9' to 5'10' tall with an average build, and was seen wearing a black, 25-liter 'Ozark Trail Hiker Pack' backpack.

  • Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026.
  • She was reported missing on February 1, 2026.
  • On February 8, 2026, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings issued a direct appeal to their mother's alleged kidnapper.
  • On February 9, 2026, the Pima County Sheriff's Department released images from Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera.
  • On February 10, 2026, a person of interest was detained but later released.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home.

Savannah Guthrie

The Today show anchor and daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who has been publicly pleading for her mother's safe return.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency that has intensified the search for Nancy Guthrie and increased the reward for information.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency that has collaborated with the FBI and released images from Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera.

Carlos

A person of interest who was detained but later released, stating he was unaware of the search for Nancy Guthrie.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.