BREAKING: FBI Releases New Physical Description of Nancy Guthrie Abductor, Increases Reward to $100,000
The FBI on Thursday evening released a new physical description of Nancy Guthrie’s abductor after a forensic analysis of the chilling porch surveillance video.
The FBI also increased its reward from $50,000 to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie and or the arrest of the individual(s) involved in her abduction.
Per the FBI: The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’9” – 5’10” tall, with an average build. In the video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack.
“Continue to submit information to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or http://tips.fbi.gov to help us bring Nancy home,” the FBI said.
Full statement from the FBI:
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.
New identifying details about the suspect in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie have been confirmed after a forensic analysis of the doorbell camera footage by the FBI’s Operational Technology Division.
The suspect is described as a male, approximately 5’9” – 5’10” tall, with an average build. In the video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack.
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.
Every tip is reviewed for credibility, relevance, and information that can be acted upon by law enforcement. Threat Intake Examiners at the National Threat Operations Center (NTOC) and FBI personnel are supporting a 24-hour command post in which dozens of agents and investigators are assigned leads and tips to action each shift.
Media outlets should direct tips they receive to the FBI. Additionally, we do not comment on tips and information we receive regarding ongoing investigations.
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.
New identifying details about the suspect in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie have been… pic.twitter.com/GJcx4ra6wX
— FBI Phoenix (@FBIPhoenix) February 12, 2026
Earlier this week, the FBI released chilling doorbell footage of a masked and armed man tampering with the camera on Nancy Guthrie’s porch at the time of her disappearance.
TMZ obtained a second video of a man wearing a backpack similar to the one seen on the person in the doorbell footage on Nancy Guthrie’s porch.
That individual has been cleared of any involvement in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, according to NBC News.
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