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The search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie, is intensifying as authorities pursue fresh leads in the case.
Over the weekend, an increased law enforcement presence was noted at the Guthrie homes, which the Pima County Sheriff’s Department says will persist into the following days. This heightened activity is part of a broader investigation, focusing on expanding the search and exploring new information, as announced on social media this past Monday, February 9. “This is all part of the investigative process, as the search for Nancy expands and new leads come in,” the department stated.
In order to maintain the confidentiality of the ongoing criminal investigation, specific details regarding the new leads have not been disclosed.
Additionally, the FBI has been tasked with managing any aspects concerning ransom notes or communications directed at the Guthrie family.
Meanwhile, Savannah Guthrie has released a heartfelt video appeal on Instagram, urging for the safe return of her mother just hours before a ransom deadline. “I just wanted to come on and share some thoughts as we enter into another week of this nightmare,” the 54-year-old Savannah expressed in her poignant message.
If anyone has additional information about Nancy’s whereabouts they are encouraged to contact law enforcement through the tip lines 1-800-CALL-FBI, the PCSD non-emergency line at 520-351-4900 or 88-CRIME.
NewsNation reporter Brian Entin shared an additional statement issued by the FBI in relation to the ongoing criminal investigation on Monday via X.
“The FBI is not aware of any continued communication between the Guthrie family and suspected kidnappers, nor have we identified a suspect or person of interest in this case at this time,” the statement read.
Earlier this month, Nancy was reported missing in Tucson, Arizona, by her family after she was last seen the previous evening. A friend of Nancy’s noticed that she did not attend that Sunday’s church service and alerted one of Nancy’s children, who checked on her home before contacting the police. (In addition to Savannah, Nancy shares daughter Annie and son Camron with late husband Charles Guthrie.)
Law enforcement officials believe that Nancy was taken from her home, as the elderly woman has mobility issues that would have made it difficult for her to leave on her own. Nancy also takes daily medications and missing a dose could be fatal.
Tucson ABC affiliate KGUN9 reported that multiple alleged ransom letters were sent to various media outlets amid Nancy’s disappearance. One note demanded $6 million in bitcoin in exchange for her safe return, while a man named Derrick Callella was arrested for sending a fake ransom note to the Guthrie family.
The FBI has reportedly reviewed a ransom note sent to a local news station amid the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie‘s mom, Nancy Guthrie. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News on Tuesday, February 3, that investigators have analyzed the alleged note, which was received by an unspecified station in Arizona one day prior. “It’s […]
Amid the alleged ransom notes, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos shared in a Friday, February 6, statement that “the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department are aware of a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie.” Nanos added the message was being “inspected” by investigators for “its authenticity.”
Earlier on Monday, Savannah, 54, shared a video ahead of an alleged ransom note’s 5 p.m. MST deadline. The Today host thanked her followers for their prayers and asked for their help in bringing her mom home.
“We need your help. Law enforcement is working tirelessly around the clock, trying to bring her home, trying to find her. She was taken, and we don’t know where, and we need your help,” Savannah said in the clip. “So, I’m coming on just to ask you, not just for your prayers, but no matter where you are, even if you’re far from Tucson, if you see anything, you hear anything, if there’s anything at all that seems strange to you, that you report to law enforcement.”