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FBI Doubles Reward for Man Who Apparently Elevated Hiking Gear Game

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  • Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah, went missing on February 1 near Tucson, Arizona.
  • Authorities describe the suspect as an average build man, about 5 feet 9 to 10 inches tall, carrying a 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack.
  • The FBI increased their reward to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy’s location or suspect arrest.

In the ongoing saga that’s part crime thriller, part outdoor gear infomercial, Nancy Guthrie—the 84-year-old mom of Today show cohost Savannah—disappeared near Tucson, Arizona on Feb 1. The FBI, baffled but undeterred, just *doubled* its reward from $50K to $100K, presumably because the suspect’s choice of backpack—a black, 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack—was just too questions-worthy. Video footage revealed a man of average build, standing approximately 5'9"-5'10", apparently armed and masked like he’s auditioning for a low-budget ski resort heist movie. Authorities hope someone spots this mysterious pack-wearing ninja and cashes in before he ghosts the law harder than your flaky college roommate.

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Source: Businessinsider | Published: 2/12/2026 | Author: Kelsey Vlamis