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Savannah Guthrie's Family Urged to Delay $1M Reward Offer
25 Feb
Summary
- Family was advised by law enforcement to wait to announce the reward.
- The $1 million reward is for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery.
- The FBI reward initially stood at $100,000 before the family's offer.
Savannah Guthrie's family strategically delayed the announcement of a substantial reward for information concerning Nancy Guthrie's recovery.
Sources close to the family revealed that they were advised by law enforcement to postpone offering a reward, even on the first day of the investigation four weeks prior to the article's current date. This guidance was given to avoid overwhelming the existing infrastructure managing tens of thousands of incoming tips.
The family is now coordinating the offer of a seven-figure reward with investigators. Previously, the FBI had offered $100,000, which generated many leads but no definitive answers. The increased reward aims to incentivize individuals with crucial information.
This decision to hold back the substantial reward highlights potential concerns about managing tip volume and filtering out opportunistic claims. The family hopes the increased sum will encourage someone with knowledge to come forward.
Authorities have provided multiple contact points for tips, including the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff's office. The family's reward is specifically for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, aligning with FBI criteria.
