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FBI Investigates Kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s Mother, $1.2 M Reward

7/23/2026

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U.S. investigators are probing the February 1 kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson, Arizona home.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the ransom note demanded $4 million Feb. 5 and $6 million Feb. 9, threatened death, and promised Nancy’s release within 12 hours of payment at a Tucson drop-off, is likely fake.
Savannah Guthrie, Today co-anchor, has pleaded for tips.
A $1.2 million reward is offered via 1-800-CALL-FBI or Tucson Crime Stoppers.

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U.S. investigators are probing the February 1 kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson, Arizona home.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said the ransom note demanded $4 million Feb. 5 and $6 million Feb. 9, threatened death, and promised Nancy’s release within 12 hours of payment at a Tucson drop-off, is likely fake.
Savannah Guthrie, Today co-anchor, has pleaded for tips.
A $1.2 million reward is offered via 1-800-CALL-FBI or Tucson Crime Stoppers.