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$1 Million Reward Offered for Missing NBC Anchor's Mother

2/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Savannah Guthrie, NBC News anchor, announced a $1 million reward for information about her mother, Nancy Guthrie, missing since February 1 in Tucson, Arizona.
Hundreds of investigators are on the case.
Video footage shows a masked man tampering with her doorbell camera.
A neighbor saw a 'suspicious' man near the home two weeks before she vanished.
The FBI and local officials increased the reward for information to $200,000.

History

Historical Context

The Missing Children Act, enacted in 1982, aimed to improve investigations of missing persons, particularly children, by empowering the FBI to assist local law enforcement. This legislation followed a surge in public concern over child abductions, spurred by high-profile cases like Adam Walsh's murder in 1981. Today, ongoing cases, such as Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, highlight the persistent challenges in locating missing individuals.

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Story summary

Savannah Guthrie, NBC News anchor, announced a $1 million reward for information about her mother, Nancy Guthrie, missing since February 1 in Tucson, Arizona.
Hundreds of investigators are on the case.
Video footage shows a masked man tampering with her doorbell camera.
A neighbor saw a 'suspicious' man near the home two weeks before she vanished.
The FBI and local officials increased the reward for information to $200,000.

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