The Nancy Guthrie update today brings a dramatic new development — a tearful, nationally watched plea from her daughter and a million-dollar reward — as the investigation into the disappearance of the 84-year-old mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie enters its fourth week with no suspect named and no confirmed sighting.

Nancy Guthrie Update: $1 Million Reward Announced

The family of Nancy Guthrie is offering up to $1 million for information leading to her recovery. A visibly emotional Savannah Guthrie posted the announcement to Instagram, acknowledging that her 84-year-old mother "may already be gone" while urging anyone with information to come forward.

Within 12 hours of the family reward going public, more than 750 calls flooded the FBI's tip line. The $1 million reward does not require an arrest or prosecution — only Guthrie's recovery — and can be split between multiple valid claims. The family reward comes on top of a separate $100,000 reward offered by the FBI and an additional $102,500 through Tucson Crime Stoppers.

What Happened to Nancy Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie, born January 27, 1942, was reported missing on February 1, 2026, after she failed to appear for a virtual church service. She had lived in the Tucson area for more than five decades and was described by family as mentally sharp and independent, living alone in her home in the Catalina Foothills.

Investigators believe Guthrie was taken against her will and abducted in her sleep early on February 1. Her doorbell camera disconnected at 1:47 a.m., and a masked, armed man was captured on footage appearing to tamper with the camera outside her home. The Pima County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation alongside the FBI and national agencies.

Nancy Guthrie Update: Suspect May Have Visited Before Abduction

One of the most significant Nancy Guthrie updates this week involves new information about the masked suspect's prior movements — suggesting the abduction was carefully planned in advance.

The masked man suspected of abducting Nancy Guthrie appears to have been at her front door on at least one occasion prior to February 1. An image released by the FBI shows the man at her Nest doorbell camera without a backpack — unlike other images from the night of the abduction — and a law enforcement source confirmed it was captured before the suspected kidnapping date.

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators are getting closer to identifying the clothing worn by the suspect in the footage, including his shoes, pants, shirt, and jacket. The black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack he carried has been identified as sold exclusively at Walmart.

DNA Evidence and Forensic Genealogy Now in Play

Investigators have been collecting biological evidence throughout the search, but no definitive DNA match has been made. A new scientific approach is now being used to push the case forward.

Investigators are now turning to forensic genetic genealogy — a method that combines DNA analysis with genealogical records and publicly available databases — to try to identify the suspect. The sheriff said lab technology is "moving so fast" that DNA challenges that currently exist "will resolve itself in a matter of weeks, months or maybe a year."

Multiple sources of DNA were recovered at Guthrie's home that did not match her or anyone known to have been there recently. A glove recovered approximately two miles from her home did not return any matches in the national CODIS database and did not match DNA found at the house.

Investigation Status and What Comes Next

As of this morning, Nancy Guthrie remains missing and no suspects have been publicly named. The investigation is active but facing significant forensic and evidentiary challenges heading into its 25th day.

Authorities have not ruled out the possibility that more than one suspect was involved in the abduction. In an NBC News interview, the Pima County Sheriff said investigators are reviewing thousands of hours of surveillance footage obtained from the greater Tucson area.

Multiple media outlets reported receiving ransom notes in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, and efforts are underway to determine whether they were sent by individuals actually holding her. Family appeals on social media have not yet yielded any confirmed proof of life. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900 or call 911.