FBI details possible Nancy Guthrie suspect

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FBI zeroes in on description of possible suspect in Guthrie search

Description: The FBI has revealed identifying details about the person they say kidnapped Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home. Investigators say the suspect appears to be a man with an average build, about 5 feet, 10 inches tall, and wearing a black Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack. Details >

Evidence: An FBI official told NewsNation the local sheriff is blocking agents from accessing key evidence, including a glove and DNA samples. The source said the sheriff sent the evidence to a private lab instead of allowing the FBI to send it to its lab in Quantico, Virginia. Read more >

Missing: The revelation comes nearly two weeks into the search for the 84-year-old mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie. Authorities are tracing thousands of tips and recently set up a tent at Guthrie's home and brought in a forensic height chart. The investigation >

Reward doubled: The FBI has increased its reward to up to $100,000 for information leading to Guthrie's location or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance. What to know >

Watch: NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin anchors special coverage from Arizona, where Guthrie was reported missing on Feb. 1. NewsNation will bring you this special report live Saturday night at 8p/7C. Find your channel >

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Eaton Fire: The blaze killed at least 19 people and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings early last year, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in the state's history. The Los Angeles Times reported that West Altadena received delayed evacuation alerts and fewer resources. Read more >

Zoom in: The announcement follows UCLA research that found the fire disproportionately affected Black residents in Altadena. Per the study, more than 60% of Black households were within the fire perimeter, and nearly half of those homes were destroyed or severely damaged. Details >

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