Police have finally shared a description of the man believed to be behind Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping—and the pressure is rising fast. The FBI is now putting serious money on the table, offering a $100,000 reward to anyone who can provide information that helps crack the case wide open. Investigators say they’re closing in, but they need the public’s help. The suspect’s details have been released in hopes that someone, somewhere, recognizes a face, a walk, a clue that others may have missed. For Nancy’s family, every hour feels like a lifetime. For the person responsible, the walls may be starting to close in. One tip. One call. That’s all it could take to change everything.

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The FBI has released new identifying details about the suspect who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie — and has doubled its initial cash reward for information leading to a break in the case.

“Today, the FBI is increasing its reward up to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance,” the FBI’s Phoenix office posted on X.

Forensic analysis of doorbell camera footage at the 84-year-old’s Tucson, Ariz., home has revealed several identifying factors about the masked, armed abductor who was seen on her doorstep, officials announced.

Security camera footage showing a person wearing a ski mask, a backpack, and gloves standing at the entrance to a building.
3 The FBI is increasing its reward up to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.FBI Phoenix

Nancy’s alleged kidnapper is a male, approximately 5’9” to 5’10” tall, with an average build, the FBI Phoenix office said. He was also wearing a black, 25-liter “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack in the doorbell video, authorities added.

“We hope this updated description will help concentrate the public tips we are receiving. Since February 1, 2026, the FBI has collected over 13,000 tips from the public related to this case,” the FBI said in the statement.

The FBI added that its agents review every tip for credibility and determine how the information can be “acted upon by law enforcement.”

Black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
3 Authorities said that the alleged kidnapper was wearing the “Ozark Trail Hiker Pack” backpack.FBI Phoenix

“Media outlets should direct tips they receive to the FBI. Additionally, we do not comment on tips and information we receive regarding ongoing investigations,” the bureau added.

Last Thursday, the FBI announced it would award up to $50,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy or the arrest of her alleged abductor.

Savannah Guthrie with her mother, Nancy Guthrie, at the Today show.
3 Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie on Thursday, June 15, 2023.Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images

Nancy was last seen at her Tucson, Ariz., home on Jan. 31, when she was dropped off by her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, after she had dinner with him and her daughter, Annie.

“Continue to submit information to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or http://tips.fbi.gov to help us bring Nancy home,” FBI Phoenix wrote.