Amid Online Buzz On Tommaso Cioni, FBI Reveals New Details And Raises Reward To USD 100K, Here's Why

Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie has been missing for two weeks now. It has increased the concerns around her safety and health. For those unaware, the 84-year-old who relies on a pacemaker and daily medication had disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home on January 31, 2026. Investigators believe that she was abducted during the early morning hours of February 1, 2026. Amid the growing urgency over her condition and whereabouts, the FBI has released new details on the suspect and increased the reward. At the same time, the public scrutiny continues to surround people close to the family, including her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni.

FBI releases new suspect description and increases reward to USD 100k

After getting no conclusive evidence about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance until February 13, 2026, the FBI has announced an updated physical description of the suspect seen outside Nancy Guthrie's home on the night she disappeared. According to the FBI's official statement, the forensic team found the doorbell camera footage from the crime scene, that is, Nancy's home, which showed a masked individual. He appeared to be "approximately 5'9" to 5'10" tall, with an average build." The suspect was also seen carrying a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack, which investigators believe may help identify him.

Along with the description, the FBI has also increased the reward for vital information leading to Nancy's recovery. They have raised the amount from USD 50,000 to USD 100,000. Moreover, the agency shared that by increasing the reward amount, they aim to encourage more actionable tips while intensifying the search. Meanwhile, they have already received more than 13,000 tips since February 1, 2026, and they are investigating each of them around the clock. In their words:

"We hope this updated description will help concentrate the public tips we are receiving."

Nancy Guthrie's disappearance case has increased tension between the FBI and local authorities 

Amid the intense search for Nancy Guthrie's whereabouts, some online reports, including one by Reuters, alleged that the investigation into the case has created tension between federal investigators and local authorities over forensic evidence handling. It claims that the FBI had requested key physical evidence, including DNA samples and a glove recovered near Nancy's home, be sent to its national crime laboratory in Quantico, Virginia. However, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos reportedly chose to send the materials to a private laboratory in Florida instead. However, the latter denied any conflict and told KVOA-TV that the decision was based on efficiency and not conflict. Sharing his views, he said:

"Why do that? Let's just send them all to where all the DNA exists, all the profiles and markers exist." 

Why is Nancy Guthrie's son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, facing online scrutiny? 

Amid the investigation, Nancy Guthrie's elder son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, has come under intense online scrutiny. Although authorities have confirmed that he, or anyone else, is not an official suspect, internet users have been digging up every detail about him and those linked to him. It is mostly because they were the last people to see Nancy before she disappeared after dropping her off at her home. Furthermore, the release of the masked suspect's images sparked another debate over the man's resemblance to Tommaso. However, officials have not confirmed any connection, and they are investigating all angles. At the same time, Tommaso has stood as a significant pillar of support for his family in the wake of the crisis.

What do you think about the FBI's decision to increase reward price for more information about Nancy Guthrie?

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