Reward for Missing 'Today' Host's Mother Doubles to $202K

Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing for 19 days after suspected kidnapping from her Tucson home.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The reward for information about the suspected kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie, has more than doubled to $202,500 as the desperate search continues for a 19th day. The FBI has also doubled its own separate reward to $100,000, bringing the total reward to over $200,000.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a high-profile figure as the mother of a national TV news anchor, has captured national attention and sparked a massive search effort involving local and federal law enforcement. The significant increase in the reward money underscores the urgency to find her and the ongoing mystery surrounding her suspected kidnapping.

The details

Authorities have uncovered new 'biological evidence' during a search of Guthrie's home that does not belong to her, but it's unclear what the evidence is or when it was discovered. Despite thousands of tips and video footage of a masked, armed suspect at her front door the night she disappeared, investigators have yet to identify any suspects three weeks into the search. The search has also expanded into Mexico, with federal investigators reaching out to Mexican authorities amid speculation that she was taken south of the border.

  • Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1, 2026.
  • The reward for information was initially $2,500 before more than doubling to $202,500 on February 19, 2026.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The 84-year-old mother of 'Today' show host Savannah Guthrie who was suspected to have been kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona.

Savannah Guthrie

The host of the 'Today' show and daughter of Nancy Guthrie, who has made public pleas for her mother's safe return.

Pima County Sheriff's Department

The local law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency assisting in the investigation and offering a $100,000 reward.

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What they’re saying

“I wanted to say to whoever has her, or knows where she is, that it's never too late. It is never too late to do the right thing.”

— Savannah Guthrie, TV host (Social media)

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 case highlights the urgency to find Nancy Guthrie and the ongoing mystery surrounding her suspected kidnapping, which has captured national attention and sparked a massive search effort involving local and federal law enforcement. The significant increase in the reward money underscores the importance of any information that could lead to her safe return.