The FBI released new details and photos Thursday afternoon, in the desperate search for 84-year-old Tucson resident Nancy Guthrie, who was allegedly kidnapped from her home after 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 1.
Earlier on Thursday, investigators put up a white tent around the front entrance to Guthrie’s home, then removed the tent about an hour later. It is believed they were taking measurements of the entrance, to better determine the size of the suspect, who was seen approaching the front door on footage from Guthrie’s doorbell camera.
The FBI has now increased the reward they are offering for information on the case, as well as a better description of the suspect.
The FBI’s latest announcement, posted on social media, reads:
Today, the FBI is increasing its reward up to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
New identifying details about the suspect in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie have been confirmed after a forensic analysis of the doorbell camera footage by the FBI’s Operational Technology Division.
The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’9” – 5’10” tall, with an average build. In the video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack.
We hope this updated description will help concentrate the public tips we are receiving. Since February 1, 2026, the FBI has collected over 13,000 tips from the public related to this case.
Every tip is reviewed for credibility, relevance, and information that can be acted upon by law enforcement. Threat Intake Examiners at the National Threat Operations Center (NTOC) and FBI personnel are supporting a 24-hour command post in which dozens of agents and investigators are assigned leads and tips to action each shift.
Media outlets should direct tips they receive to the FBI. Additionally, we do not comment on tips and information we receive regarding ongoing investigations.
Continue to submit information to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or http://tips.fbi.gov to help us bring Nancy home.
Today, the FBI is increasing its reward up to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
New identifying details about the suspect in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie have been… pic.twitter.com/GJcx4ra6wX
— FBI Phoenix (@FBIPhoenix) February 12, 2026
UPDATE: white tent is gone. Up and down pretty quick. Investigators apparently wanted the tent to shield something. https://t.co/AeHizQdnH5
— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) February 12, 2026
Savannah Guthrie heartbreakingly posts old home video of a young Nancy with her children
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