On Thursday, the FBI announced an increased reward for information that leads to Nancy Guthrie's location, the mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie. The reward has been raised from $50,000 to $100,000 in hopes of accelerating tips and leads regarding her disappearance. The agency has also released new images, including those of a backpack reportedly used by a suspect, along with an updated suspect description following a forensic analysis of surveillance footage.

Nancy Guthrie, aged 84, was reported missing on February 1 in Arizona. Her disappearance has garnered significant media attention, with the FBI receiving over 13,000 tips from the public regarding her case. The updated suspect description indicates that the perpetrator is a man between 5'9" and 5'10" tall, seen wearing a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack, which has been identified as a crucial detail in the investigation. The FBI’s active search aims to locate Nancy and bring her home as soon as possible.

The case has drawn national concern, particularly given Nancy's connection to the well-known television personality Savannah Guthrie. The Guthrie family, including Savannah and her siblings, has been actively involved in publicizing the search efforts, urging anyone with information to come forward. The situation reflects the increasing collaboration between law enforcement and the community in solving missing persons' cases, as highlighted by the public's substantial response to the FBI’s call for assistance.