FBI Offers $50K Reward as Savannah Guthrie's Mother Remains Missing

Critical Timeline Emerges in Abduction Case

Nancy Guthrie, 84, was taken from her home against her will in a "possible kidnapping or abduction," police said. The mother of NBC's "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona home over the weekend, prompting an intensive federal investigation that has captured national attention.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen when she was dropped off at her Tucson, Arizona, home Saturday night after dining with family. A doorbell camera at Guthrie's home was disconnected at approximately 1:47 a.m. Sunday. At around 2:12 a.m., one of her home's cameras detected what the system classified as a person, but investigators haven't been able to recover footage from the system.

Blood that was found outside Guthrie's home was determined to be hers. The discovery has intensified concerns for the elderly woman's safety, particularly given her health conditions that require daily medication.

Federal Resources Mobilized

The FBI announced 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." The federal agency is now working jointly with local authorities, bringing significant resources to the investigation.

President Donald Trump shared that he spoke with Savannah on the phone and is assigning more resources to assist in the search, writing on Truth Social: "I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family's and Local Law Enforcement's, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY." This high-level federal involvement underscores the urgency and seriousness of the case.

Arizona investigators said Thursday that authorities have not yet identified a person of interest in the disappearance. However, Sheriff Chris Nanos told reporters: "Right now, we believe Nancy is still out there. We want her home."

Ransom Demands and Family Plea

Law enforcement is aware of multiple ransom notes, including one that has been determined to be sent by an "imposter" who has been arrested. A ransom note that investigators said they're taking seriously included a deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday. "Any action taken on any ransom is ultimately decided by the family," FBI Special Agent Keith Janke said.

In an emotional social media video posted Wednesday, Savannah Guthrie said her mother's heart is fragile and that she lives in constant pain and needs her medicine to survive. Savannah Guthrie also spoke directly to her mother's possible abductors: "We are ready to talk, however, we live in a world where voices and images are easily manipulated. We need to know, without a doubt, that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen. Please, reach out to us."

Race Against Time

The case has taken on added urgency due to Nancy Guthrie's medical needs. Her cardiac issues and requirement for daily medication make time a critical factor in her safe recovery. Savannah Guthrie has been in Arizona and hasn't appeared at the anchor's desk as she focuses on the search for her mother.

FBI Special Agent Janke urged those involved in the case to "do the right thing," calling on them to cooperate with authorities to bring Guthrie home safely. As the investigation enters its fifth day, federal and local law enforcement continue their around-the-clock efforts to locate the missing grandmother and bring those responsible to justice.

The combination of federal resources, substantial reward money, and public attention creates the best possible conditions for a breakthrough in this deeply troubling case that has shaken both the Guthrie family and the broader community watching from afar.