FBI Releases New Details on Suspect in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping

Reward Increased to $100,000 for Information Leading to Guthrie's Location or Arrest of Suspect

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The FBI has released new details about the suspect they are searching for in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie. Based on forensic analysis of doorbell camera footage, investigators are looking for a man approximately 5'9" to 5'10" tall with an average build who was wearing a black 25-liter backpack. The FBI has also increased the reward for information leading to Guthrie's location or the arrest of the suspect to $100,000, as they have received over 13,000 tips from the public since February 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a high-profile figure as the mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, has garnered significant national attention. The FBI's release of new details about the suspect and increased reward amount reflects the urgency to locate Guthrie and apprehend the individual responsible for her kidnapping.

The details

The FBI's Operational Technology Division conducted a forensic analysis of previously released doorbell camera footage, which allowed them to determine a more detailed description of the suspect they are searching for. The suspect is described as a man approximately 5'9" to 5'10" tall with an average build, who was wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.

  • On February 1, 2026, the FBI began receiving over 13,000 tips from the public related to this case.
  • On February 13, 2026, the FBI released the new details about the suspect and increased the reward to $100,000.

The players

Nancy Guthrie

The mother of news anchor Savannah Guthrie, who has been kidnapped.

Savannah Guthrie

A news anchor whose mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been kidnapped.

FBI

The federal law enforcement agency investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.

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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 urgency and high-profile nature of the FBI's investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, as well as the importance of public cooperation in providing tips to help locate the suspect and the missing woman.