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FBI Releases Footage, Increases Reward in Guthrie Case

2/14/2026

Summary

Trump Updates Guthrie Investigation

U.S. President Donald Trump said on February 13 that the Guthrie disappearance investigation is progressing with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) involvement.
The FBI released footage of a masked suspect and increased the reward to $100,000.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since January 31.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department originally led the case and faced scrutiny for not allowing federal access to key evidence.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1972, the FBI's Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) aimed to improve investigations of violent crimes and missing persons. This initiative has supported various law enforcement agencies, including the Pima County Sheriff's Department. The ongoing investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance highlights persistent challenges in local-federal collaboration, echoing historical difficulties in resolving high-profile cases, as evidenced by the $100,000 reward offered.

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Trump Updates Guthrie Investigation

U.S. President Donald Trump said on February 13 that the Guthrie disappearance investigation is progressing with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) involvement.
The FBI released footage of a masked suspect and increased the reward to $100,000.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since January 31.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department originally led the case and faced scrutiny for not allowing federal access to key evidence.

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