Guthrie Family Offers $1M Reward for Info on Nancy's Disappearance

Callahan Walsh of 'America's Most Wanted' explains the family's decision.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The family of missing woman Nancy Guthrie has announced a $1 million reward for information leading to her return. Savannah Guthrie, Nancy's sister, made the announcement in an Instagram video, pleading for someone with knowledge of Nancy's disappearance to come forward. The Guthrie family has also donated $500,000 to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to support other families dealing with missing loved ones. Callahan Walsh, the Executive Director of the National Center and star of 'America's Most Wanted', is breaking down the family's decision to offer the substantial reward.

Why it matters

The Guthrie family's decision to offer a $1 million reward highlights the desperation they feel in the search for Nancy, who has been missing for an undisclosed period of time. High-profile rewards like this are relatively rare but can sometimes provide the crucial information needed to locate a missing person. The family's additional donation to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children also demonstrates their commitment to supporting other families in similar situations.

The details

Details around Nancy Guthrie's disappearance have not been made public. The family is hoping that the substantial $1 million reward will incentivize someone with knowledge of her whereabouts to come forward with information that could lead to her safe return.

  • On February 24, 2026, Savannah Guthrie announced the $1 million reward in an Instagram video.

The players

Savannah Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie's sister, who announced the $1 million reward in an Instagram video.

Callahan Walsh

The Executive Director of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and a star of the TV show 'America's Most Wanted'.

Nancy Guthrie

The missing woman whose family is offering a $1 million reward for information on her disappearance.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

The organization that received a $500,000 donation from the Guthrie family to support other families with missing loved ones.

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What they’re saying

“Someone out there knows something that can bring her home. Somebody knows, and we are begging you to please come forward now.”

— Savannah Guthrie (Instagram)

“High-profile rewards like this are relatively rare but can sometimes provide the crucial information needed to locate a missing person.”

— Callahan Walsh, Executive Director, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

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

The Guthrie family's decision to offer a $1 million reward for information on Nancy's disappearance demonstrates the lengths they are willing to go to find her. Their additional donation to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children also shows their commitment to supporting other families in similar situations.