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Savannah Guthrie Offers $1 M Reward for Missing Mother

5/11/2026

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Savannah Guthrie Pleads

Savannah Guthrie posted a plea May 11, 2026 seeking tips on mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance and announced a $1 million reward.
Pima County Sheriff’s Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have logged over 3,000 tips and urge calls to 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News May 9 investigators are “closer” to locating Nancy Guthrie.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the sheriff’s office blocked federal help for four days, hampering evidence gathering.

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Guthrie Trial

A man’s trial date was set for creating fake ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping.
Savannah Guthrie briefly left the Today show mid-air in May 2026, prompting co-host Craig Melvin to say she would return the next day.
Hoda Kotb said Guthrie’s studio return showed “deep, searing pain.”
The half-hour “Bring Her Home” TV special aired in March 2026, where Guthrie thanked Tucson residents and urged them to share information.

Summary

Trump Condemns

President Donald Trump called the disappearance “terrible” during a press briefing, marking a rare presidential comment on the case.
An anonymous letter placed at a makeshift memorial at the Guthrie home urged the abductor to return Nancy before Mother’s Day.
Police briefly detained a man during a traffic stop south of Tucson as part of the investigation, then released him after questioning.

History

Historical Context

On February 4, 1974, 19-year-old publishing heiress Patty Hearst was abducted from her Berkeley apartment by the left-wing Symbionese Liberation Army. The group demanded the release of jailed members and a $400 million food-distribution program, prompting a massive federal investigation. The FBI mobilized thousands of agents, logged thousands of tips, and offered a multi-million-dollar reward, shaping modern protocols.

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Savannah Guthrie Pleads

Savannah Guthrie posted a plea May 11, 2026 seeking tips on mother Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance and announced a $1 million reward.
Pima County Sheriff’s Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have logged over 3,000 tips and urge calls to 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Sheriff Chris Nanos told Fox News May 9 investigators are “closer” to locating Nancy Guthrie.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the sheriff’s office blocked federal help for four days, hampering evidence gathering.

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