URGENT UPDATE: The FBI has just announced new details in the ongoing investigation into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie. In a critical development, the agency has increased the reward to $100,000 for information that leads to Nancy’s recovery or the arrest of those involved in her disappearance.
Authorities have released a new description of a suspect captured on doorbell camera footage. The man is described as approximately 5’9” to 5’10” tall and has an average build. He was last seen wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack. The FBI’s Operational Technology Division conducted a forensic analysis of the footage, which was pivotal in refining this description.
Since the investigation began on February 1, 2026, the FBI has received over 13,000 tips from the public, all of which are meticulously reviewed for credibility and relevance. The agency emphasized the importance of public assistance in this case, stating, “We hope this updated description will help concentrate the public tips we are receiving.”
Nancy Guthrie was last seen on January 31, 2026, when her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, dropped her off at her home in Tucson. She was reported missing the following day. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has classified her disappearance as a “possible kidnapping or abduction.”
In a troubling twist, a ransom letter was allegedly sent to TMZ and several local news outlets early in the investigation, although authorities have not confirmed its authenticity. Savannah, along with her siblings, has made emotional pleas via social media for their mother’s safe return. In one heartfelt message, Savannah stated, “We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace.”
Sheriff Chris Nanos remains hopeful about Nancy’s fate, asserting, “We have nothing else to go on but the belief that she is here. She’s present. She’s alive, and we want to save her.”
With the FBI ramping up its efforts and increasing the reward, this case continues to develop rapidly. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward immediately. Further updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
Stay tuned for the latest developments on this urgent case.
