Family Offers $1 Million Reward for Recovery Amid Ongoing Search

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, entered its 25th day on February 26, 2026, with no major breakthroughs reported despite thousands of tips, extensive canvassing, and a newly announced family reward of up to $1 million for information leading to her recovery.

Savannah Guthrie posted a heartfelt video on Instagram on February 24, 2026, announcing the reward and expressing the family’s ongoing “agony” more than three weeks after her mother vanished from her Catalina Foothills home. “We still believe in a miracle, we still believe that she can come home — hope against hope,” Savannah said, fighting back tears. She acknowledged the grim possibility that her mother “may be lost” or “already be gone,” but urged the public to provide any information. “Someone knows how to find our mom and bring her home. Call 1-800-CALL-FBI — you can remain anonymous — or find a way to reach out to me.”

The family reward aligns with FBI criteria for payment and supplements the bureau’s existing offer of up to $50,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery and the arrest of those responsible. Savannah also noted the family’s donation of $500,000 to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026, when her son-in-law dropped her off at her home after dinner. She failed to appear for a virtual church service the next morning, prompting family concern. Authorities believe she was abducted or taken against her will sometime in the early hours of February 1. Drops of her blood were found on the front porch, and her Nest doorbell camera was tampered with around 1:47 a.m., showing a masked, armed individual in a balaclava, gloves, and backpack approaching the door with a holstered weapon visible.

The FBI released black-and-white footage on February 10, 2026, depicting the suspect — described as male, 5’9″ to 5’10” tall, with an average build — carrying a 25-liter Ozark Trail “Hiker Pack” backpack. Sources told ABC News and other outlets on February 23-24 that some images show the suspect without the backpack or gun, suggesting he may have visited the property on a different day prior to the abduction. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos addressed the reports on February 24, stating that photos lack date or time stamps, making conclusions about multiple visits “purely speculative.”

On February 25, 2026, neighbor Aldine Meister spoke to Fox News Digital about spotting a “suspicious” young man walking in the neighborhood about two weeks before the disappearance. “He didn’t have your typical walking gear on, and he had his hat pulled really far over his eyes,” Meister said. “He was kind of younger, and he just didn’t look like he was going out for a walk. He just didn’t fit.” She contacted authorities after learning of the case.

Investigators have reviewed thousands of hours of surveillance footage from the Tucson area and requested additional video from neighbors, focusing on specific time frames in January. DNA analysis continues on evidence from the home, including gloves found miles away that did not match samples from the residence or national databases. The sheriff’s office has cleared all Guthrie family members, including Savannah and her siblings, as suspects.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department announced it would limit public updates to significant developments, citing the high volume of tips overwhelming resources. “At this time, we will limit further updates to instances when new information warrants release,” spokesperson Angelica Carrillo stated.

The case has drawn widespread attention due to Savannah Guthrie’s prominence, with unverified reports of ransom demands in bitcoin sent to local media and TMZ. Officials have not confirmed any credible ransom communications. The quiet, affluent Catalina Foothills neighborhood has rallied with flowers and support outside the home, though the area’s spaced-out properties and limited surveillance have complicated efforts.

Savannah has made repeated emotional pleas, including videos expressing the family’s pain and urging tips. “We are aching for her,” she said in her latest post. The family remains hopeful despite the lack of progress, with investigators not ruling out multiple perpetrators.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or tips.fbi.gov, or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department at 520-351-4900. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through 88-Crime.

As the investigation continues into its fourth week, the focus remains on forensic evidence, surveillance analysis, and public tips to resolve one of the most closely watched missing persons cases of 2026.