Why Savannah Guthrie Didn't Offer $1 Million Reward Sooner Than Today, 24 Days After Mom Nancy's Alleged Abduction

We are at day 24 of the Nancy Guthrie search, and there have been no arrests made in her possible abduction.

Today, Savannah Guthrie, her daughter and Today show host, announced a $1 million donation for information that would get their mom home.

Many have wondered why the family might’ve waited to up the reward money, and now, it appears as if there’s an answer.

Keep reading to find out more…

Fox News Digital reporter Michael Ruiz tweeted the explanation: “Sources with knowledge of the family’s thinking say the Guthries initially raised the idea of the reward on the first day of the investigation. They were advised by law enforcement to hold off as ‘doing so earlier might overwhelm the infrastructure set up to field leads, tens of thousands of which have been coming in organically.’”

He added, “They are now offering the seven figure sum after coordinating with investigators. They are working closely with law enforcement on this.”

Here’s the timeline of Nancy’s disappearance.