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On Wednesday, the FBI revisited Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood in Arizona, intensifying their efforts as the search for the missing 84-year-old woman stretches into its 11th day.
The FBI’s Phoenix division has announced that a large-scale search operation is underway, involving numerous agents combing through “multiple roadways in the Catalina Foothills area.” The agency has urged the public, including media and motorists, to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations while passing law enforcement officers working near the roads.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, vanished on January 31 after dining at her daughter Annie Guthrie’s home. A family member reportedly escorted her back to her residence that evening. Concerns arose the next day when she did not attend church, prompting the family to report her disappearance.
Family members said Nancy Guthrie, identified as the mother of “Today” show host, Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on January 31, after having dinner at her daughter Annie Guthrie’s residence.
A family member then dropped her off at home. They reported her missing the following day, when she failed to show up for church.
The latest search started amid a reported new note, sent to TMZ, demanding one Bitcoin in exchange for information about the abductor.
“If they want the name of the individual involved, then I want 1 Bitcoin to the following wallet. Time is more than relevant,” the note read, according to TMZ.
The individual claimed to have reached out to Nancy Guthrie’s family members by email, but received no response.
The bitcoin address is reportedly a different address from the previous ransom note address.
As CrimeOnline previously reported, at least three news outlets, including TMZ, KOLD, and KGUN, have received ransom notes, demanding millions in Bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie’s safe return.
KOLD reported that the outlet received a note demanding the payment before 5 p.m. MST Monday. The note reportedly “threatened to kill Nancy Guthrie” if the $6 million in Bitcoin is not received.
Initially, ransom notes sent to both KOLD and KGUN demanded $4 million in Bitcoin, with a deadline of February 5. The notes indicated that the payment would increase to $6 million on February 9 if the payment had not been made.
Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel posted photos and videos of a potential armed subject on Tuesday.
“Full-on ski mask,” Nancy Grace said on ‘Crime Stories‘ Tuesday. “Wrist covered, face covered, hands covered, trying to cover the Nest camera.”
“Check out the backpack— reflectors on the shoulders. Come on, can’t we track that?”
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) February 10, 2026
The suspect appeared to have been attempting to tamper with the camera with a glove, before grabbing some flowers and placing them in front of the camera.
The FBI is currently offering a $50,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone associated with Nancy Guthrie’s abduction.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324). Tipsters can also contact the Pima County Sheriff’s Department tip line at 520-351-4900.
[Feature Photo: FBI]