In a press conference on February 5, 2026, local and federal authorities revealed new details about the search for Nancy Guthrie, and announced a $50,000 reward for anyone who leads them to the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, who disappeared from her home in Tucson, Arizona, overnight on February 1.
Savannah and her siblings — sister Annie and brother Camron — released a heartbreaking video via social media on the evening of February 4, tearfully reading messages for their mom and those authorities believe abducted her. Midday on February 5, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos led a press conference in which he made it clear they have not named any suspects. Meanwhile, FBI Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke, Phoenix Division, announced a new reward of up to $50,000, increased from a reward of $2,500 offered earlier in the week.
Anyone with information on where Nancy might be has been encouraged to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or by emailing online@tips.fbi.gov.
FBI Updates Reward Poster for Nancy Guthrie
Janke said the FBI is now working closely with the Pima County Sheriff Department, noting, “We’re going to start today by announcing a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.”
An updated reward poster issued by the FBI states, “The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Phoenix Field Office and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in Arizona are investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, last seen at her residence in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, on the evening of January 31, 2026. She is considered to be a vulnerable adult who has difficulty walking, has a pacemaker, and needs daily medication for a heart condition.”
The ransom notes that have been emailed to several media outlets did include deadlines, including 5 p.m. Eastern time on February 5, and Janke noted that typically, in a “kidnapping” situation, they would have received direct contact from abductors sooner when a deadline is involved.
Authorities Express Sadness for Nancy Guthrie’s Family
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos began by telling press members of the family’s video, “We saw last night the family, you know they just hurt, understandably so. I really want you to know this entire team, those behind me and our community, are hurting with you. We really just want mom back.”
“Right now, we believe Nancy is still out there,” he continued. “We want her home. Our department, the sheriff’s department, along with all of our partners at the FBI have been working around the clock. We just want her home.”
When Janke stepped up to the podium, he said, “First, I want to let the Guthrie family know that our hearts are heavy for them. After seeing your message last night, it is clear that you and your family are in pain. Please know that we are doing everything to bring your mother home.”
