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Is this Nancy Guthrie’s suspect? Forensic artist’s sketch gives masked man creepy new look

The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, entered its 13th day Friday. She was reported missing from her Tucson home in what authorities believe may have been a kidnapping ransom.

In this handout photo provided by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department on February 10, 2026, surveillance images of armed men in connection with the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother are shown (AFP)

Earlier this week, investigators released images showing an armed man wearing a ski mask showing up at Nancy Guthrie’s doorstep on the day she disappeared. The man appeared to have tampered with the camera. However, his identity has not been officially confirmed.

To get a visual idea of ​​what the mask might be hiding, longtime forensic sketch artist Lois Gibson released a portrait based on a surveillance image.

Gibson worked for the Houston Police Department for decades and is widely considered one of the most accomplished forensic artists in the United States.

“I’m guessing that part of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping suspect’s face is wearing a ski mask,” she wrote in a Facebook post sharing the painting.

“I used the surveillance photos that were shown. I have spent 43 years trying to help detectives with similar photos.”

Only the suspect’s eyes, lips and some facial hair are visible in the video. Gibson acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding her explanation, adding, “If I’m wrong, I’ll take the punch.”

FBI shares more details

Based on forensic analysis of doorbell camera footage, FBI The man is described as “approximately 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a medium build.”

The agency also revealed that the man was “carrying a black 25-litre ‘Ozark Trail Hiker Pack’ backpack” when he was captured on CCTV.

“We hope the updated description will help focus the tips we receive from the public,” the FBI said in a statement. “Since February 1, 2026, the FBI has collected more than 13,000 tips from the public related to this case.”

“Each tip is reviewed to ensure it is credible, relevant and information that law enforcement can act on. National Threat Operations Center (NTOC) threat intake inspectors and FBI personnel are supporting a 24-hour command post that assigns tips and action tips to dozens of agents and investigators every shift.”

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Additionally, the FBI is doubling the reward for information on Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts from $50,000 to $100,000.

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

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