Human Remains Found Near Nancy Guthrie's Home; No Confirmed Connection to Case, Police Say
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Summary
- Nearly seven months after Nancy Guthrie's abduction from her Tucson, Arizona home, her daughter Savannah Guthrie is making a direct and emotional appeal to whoever is responsible.
- Despite extensive DNA and digital evidence analysis over the past seven months, the Pima County Sheriff's Department says the case remains active but without a significant break. No suspects have been identified.
- The case has been complicated by a series of ransom notes sent to media outlets, some of which the FBI has dismissed as extortion attempts while continuing to investigate others as potentially legitimate. In July, a California man separately pleaded guilty to harassing Guthrie's family with fake bitcoin-related messages, unrelated to the media ransom notes.
- On August 17, human remains were discovered in a desert area approximately 15 miles from Guthrie's home. The Pima County Sheriff's Department said there is no indication "at this time" that the remains are connected to the case, though authorities noted they appear to have been at the location for an extended period of time.
- A $1.2 million reward remains in place for information leading to Nancy Guthrie's safe recovery.
- See below for previous updates on the 84-year-old's disappearance and ensuing search.
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Chief Medical Examiner Greg Hess noted that Arizona's hot, dry climate makes it more common to find unidentified remains than in other parts of the country, as bodies decompose to skeletal remains relatively quickly outdoors.
Authorities said the remains appear to have been at the location for an extended period of time, but there is no indication "at this time" that they are connected to the Guthrie investigation.
Human remains were found Monday in a desert area near West Ajo Way and South La Cholla Boulevard, approximately 15 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
Anyone with information is urged to call 911, the FBI at [800-CALL-FBI](tel:800-225-5324), or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at [520-351-4900](tel:520-351-4900).
On Feb. 24, Savannah Guthrie announced a new $1 million reward for her mother's safe recovery, bringing the total reward amount to $1.2 million.
A glove was later recovered along roadside brush about 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home that appeared to generically match the type of glove seen in the doorbell footage. Authorities later concluded the man whose DNA was found on the glove had nothing to do with the case.
An apparent break in the investigation occurred on Feb. 10, when previously inaccessible images and video footage were released showing a masked man tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera the morning she was abducted. The FBI identified the suspect as a man of average build, standing about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10, wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said the investigation "remains active and ongoing," though without a significant development. The analysis of DNA and digital evidence has been underway for the past six months and is a time-intensive process. There are currently no suspects identified in the case.
"We are in a nightmare that will not end," Savannah Guthrie said in the video. "Nothing about our situation has changed. I'm asking you, begging you. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her."
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie released a new video on social media Monday, imploring her mother's captor to "do the right thing" and help her family find her. It has been nearly six months since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home on Feb. 1.
On July 1, FBI Phoenix said that some of the ransom notes received by authorities have been deemed as "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while other ransom demands "may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
Derrick Callella, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment by telecommunications device. He will serve five years of probation.
A Los Angeles man has pleaded guilty on Thursday to sending at least one fake ransom note for the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, per reports from Reuters and others.
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie will enter its fifth month on July 1st.
Reuters has reported that the three ransom notes purportedly from the kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie have been deemed fake, citing an anonymous FBI official.
Anyone with information on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is asked to contact the FBI at [1-800-CALL-FBI](tel:800-225-5324).
The note indicated that the perpetator(s) did not intend for Guthrie to die, according to CBS News.
Investigators believe that the two notes are legitimate and from the same person or group. According to CNN, they—along with other news outlets who received the note—held off on publishing it at the request of the Guthrie family and law enforcement, so that future communications with the kidnapper(s) could be verified.
On Monday, June 22, multiple reports revealed the existence of a second ransom note sent to media outlets in February—this one stating that Nancy Guthrie had died. This followed an initial ransom note that demanded millions in bitcoin.
"The investigation remains active and ongoing, and we will continue to follow up on any credible information," the Pima County Sheriff's Department added.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said on X that they are aware of reports "regarding an anonymous tip" given to the group in Mexico. However, local authorities said that they have not yet been contacted by Mexican authorities.
The group searched an area called Mariposa in Mexico, which is west of Nogales. However, nothing has yet been found.
An anonymous tip given to Buscando Corazones Nogales—a group in Mexico that works to locate missing people—stated that Nancy Guthrie was buried near the Arizona-Mexico border, according to reports from NewsNation, the New York Post, 12 News, and others.
No confirmed leads have emerged, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Office has not commented.
Samdesk confirms the FBI has been alerted to the notes, but their authenticity has not been verified. The sender says they only want a fair resolution and to live quietly without entering witness protection, even though submitting the notes could expose them to a hoax crime charge.
One note states Nancy is dead, while the second claims, “I saw her alive with them in the state of Sonora, Mexico.” The sender continues to demand bitcoin in exchange for details and insists they were not involved in the kidnapping.
TMZ reports that two new ransom notes have emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case. Both letters were sent from the same unknown individual who has been offering information on her kidnapping since early February.
The search enters its ninth week with no new public leads, per FOX 10 Phoenix.
After a woman's body was found in a Scottsdale canal on March 28th, Scottsdale Police identified the body as 28-year-old Passion Schurz and debunked concerns that the incident was connected to the Guthrie case.
Details are minimal as authorities work on all leads related to the case.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that investigators collected DNA that they believe is "still workable" in the case of missing woman Nancy Guthrie.
NewsNation Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin said on X that FBI agents are "especially interested" in finding video footage from January 24th—eight days before Guthrie disappeared—according to one of Guthrie's neighbors. Entin also said that agents are interested in footage from January 11th. This is all unconfirmed.
The investigation into the possible abduction of Nancy Guthrie continues, with authorities now analyzing new images from security cameras at her home in Tucson, Arizona. The images were reportedly recovered from motion-activated cameras near the pool, backyard, and side yard of the property. It is not yet known whether the images shed new light on the investigation.
The damaged box could be connected to a reported internet outage that occurred around the time of Guthrie's disappearance, which could have potentially disrupted video surveillance systems, according to Today News.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating a damaged utility box around the corner from Nancy Guthrie's home.
Sheriff Nanos said the glove found near the scene belonged to a nearby restaurant worker and is not linked to the case. Investigators are reviewing doorbell footage of a possible person of interest, and additional DNA evidence is being analyzed.
According to the Associated Press, Savannah Guthrie returned to her mother’s home for the first time since the disappearance and placed flowers at a growing tribute outside the property.
The Pima County Department of Transportation has established a temporary no-parking zone around Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood, effective Feb. 26, citing congestion and safety concerns caused by heavy media and social media presence. The restriction will be enforced by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, with violators facing a $250 fine.
Authorities have completed their forensic processing of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area home and are preparing to formally return the property to her family. Investigators say the residence is no longer considered an active crime scene, though the case itself remains ongoing.
Savannah Guthrie, in a new video posted on Tuesday, said her family is offering a $1 million reward in the search for her missing mother. Nancy Guthrie, 84, is believed to have been taken from her home on February 1. The TODAY Show host acknowledged that her mother may no longer be alive. "She may already be gone," she said in the video. "Please keep praying without ceasing," she said. "We still believe, we still believe in a miracle. We still believe that she can come home. Hope begets hope. As my sister says, we are blowing on the embers of hope."
According to local news outlets, the Pima County Sheriff's Department announced that the backpack found by search volunteers is unlikely to be related to the kidnapping and disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
An anonymous donor gave $100,000 to 88-Crime for information on Nancy Guthrie’s location. That adds to the FBI’s $100,000 reward, bringing the total to $200,000. The tip line allows anonymous submissions. A Milwaukee attorney previously pledged $100,000 through Crime Stoppers earlier in the week.
Investigators are working with Walmart management to identify the person seen purchasing the backpack shown in FBI-released doorbell footage.
Detectives are working to locate Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker and are coordinating with the manufacturer to assist in tracking the device.
DNA from gloves found about two miles from the home was submitted to a Florida lab and entered this morning. Officials said there were no matches. Investigators say additional DNA recovered from the residence is still being analyzed.
The Pima County Sheriff's Office has released a statement via X indicating members of the Guthrie family - including all siblings and spouses- have been cleared as possible suspects in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Although over a dozen gloves were found in the area of the house, mostly discarded from searchers, these particular gloves appear to match the suspect caught on video.
The DNA from the glove is undergoing forensic testing to ID a possible suspect. The analysis could take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours, per a report from CNN citing a former police chief.
The FBI announced Sunday that they found a glove near Nancy Guthrie's residence that appears to match those worn by the masked individual captured on video last week. The glove contains DNA that is being analyzed.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told local news that no arrests were made on Friday after a night filled with law enforcement activity.
A gray Range Rover vehicle was also searched and towed from the scene.
At least three people were detained during last night's operation, per local news.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says it will not hold a media briefing tonight on the Nancy Guthrie investigation but plans to release a written statement soon.
The search has now entered Day 13, and officials say the investigation is still being treated as a rescue mission.
It is unclear whether the detentions are arrests or for questioning, and authorities have not confirmed whether Guthrie has been located.
According to local news reports, two people have been detained during an active SWAT operation in Pima County connected to the Nancy Guthrie investigation. FBI agents, sheriff’s deputies, and multiple SWAT units are at a residence about two miles from Guthrie’s home, where a warrant was served and the neighborhood was temporarily blocked off.
Routine pool maintenance was completed at the home on Feb. 13, at the family’s request.
Authorities are asking neighbors to submit surveillance video from Jan. 1 through Feb. 2, including suspicious people or vehicles.
Investigators confirmed that DNA not belonging to Nancy Guthrie or those close to her was found on the property, officials said. They are working to identify who it belongs to.
Several gloves were recovered during the investigation. The closest was found about two miles from the home, according to officials. Reports that a glove was found inside the residence are not accurate.
If you have information, submit it to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or [http://tips.fbi.gov](http://tips.fbi.gov).
The FBI says it has has received over 13,000 tips from the public related to this case since the beginning of February.
The FBI has also shared new identifying details about the suspect in the kidnapping after a forensic analysis of the doorbell camera footage. He is described as a man standing around 5'9" to 5'10", with an average build. In the video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack" backpack. The backpack is pictured above.
The FBI is increasing its reward to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie, and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Video shows authorities in the area who appear to be part of the expanded search for Nancy Guthrie on Thursday.
Digital forensic teams are analyzing cell tower data tied to the exact timestamp of the porch footage to narrow down which devices were in the area.
FBI agents are combing dense desert terrain and searching along multiple roadways in the Catalina Foothills area. Authorities say several hundred detectives and agents are now assigned to the case.
More detainments are likely, Sheriff Nanos said, as investigators sort through over 4,000 tips received within the past 24 hours. FBI agents are combing desert terrain and canvassing nearby roadways while expanding the search footprint across the Tucson area.
Police discovered a black glove near Nancy Guthrie's home that resembles the pair worn by the masked figure caught on video. Investigators have not released any additional detail about the glove.
A person of interest detained yesterday by police has been released after questioning. The man, identified only as Carlos, was reportedly a delivery driver who expressed shock at being detained in connection to the case. He was told he was free to go shortly after midnight. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel has said authorities are looking at more than one person in connection to the case. "We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest," Patel said.
A person of interest detained yesterday by police has been released after questioning. The man, identified only as Carlos, was reportedly a delivery driver who expressed shock at being detained in connection to the case. He was told he was free to go shortly after midnight. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel has said authorities are looking at more than one person in connection to the case. "We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest," Patel said.
CNN provided an update from a law enforcement source claiming authorities have not located Nancy Guthrie.
The woman, who gave the name of Josefina, stated that authorities were searching the shared residence in Rio Rico, AZ.
A CNN interview with a woman, stating she was the mother-in-law of a man detained for questioning, identified the person of interest by only the first name of Carlos.
According to the Pima County Sheriff's Office, the FBI's Evidence Response Team is helping the Pima County Sheriff's Department carry out a court-authorized search of a Rio Rico, Arizona, location in connection with the Nancy Guthrie investigation. The Sheriff's Office added, without giving any more information, that the operation is anticipated to take several hours.
Pima County officials said that the subject was detained during a traffic stop.
The person detained is reportedly not a member of the Guthrie family, according to TMZ.
The report indicated the arrest took place 'south of Tucson'.
An ABC News report states a person has been detained for questioning in relation to the disappearance.
Law enforcement is reportedly conducting a search in the neighborhood where Savannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie Guthrie, lives. Nancy Guthrie was at Annie’s house for dinner the night before she was reported missing.
According to a report published by TMZ, several law enforcement sources claimed that evidence gathered indicates the suspect is from the Tucson, AZ area.
Two SWAT armored vehicles have reportedly departed a Pima County Sheriff’s parking lot in Arizona. It remains unclear whether their movement is connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
FBI Director Kash Patel released four images of a potential suspect.
Monday marks the ninth day in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to arrive in Tucson to assist in the search. An alleged ransom note included a deadline for $6 million to be sent by 5 p.m. today. The note reportedly included a threat to Nancy Guthrie's life if the money is not sent.
The FBI is reportedly investigating a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie. No information about its contents or authenticity have yet been released.
Authorities continue their investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance for a sixth day, with the FBI continuing to ask for information as no known suspects have been identified.
A $50,000 reward is now being offered for information in connection with the case, authorities said in a press conference. Authorities also said they are taking the ransom note reports seriously, but have not confirmed whether they are legitimate or not.
Authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, the sheriff said.
The blood on the porch came back as belonging to Nancy Guthrie, the sheriff said in an update.
The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its fifth day on Thursday, and TODAY Show anchor Savannah Guthrie pleaded in a video message with possible captors to prove her mother is still alive. At least three media outlets received alleged ransom notes, but authorities have not confirmed the legitimacy of the notes.
FBI Director Patel is expected to travel to Tucson, AZ, as part of federal assistance in the search, according to Axios.
Addressing Nancy Guthrie's possible captors, Savannah Guthrie pleaded for her safe return and confirmation that she is alive. "We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen."
In a video update posted to Instagram, Savannah Guthrie and her family thanked the public for their support in the ongoing investigation and search for Nancy Guthrie, her mother. "We feel them, and we continue to believe that she feels them, too," she said.
A tweet from KOLD anchor Mary Coleman indicated the news station has also received a ransom demand, which was also reported to authorities.
A statement from the Pima County Sheriff's Office indicated authorities are aware of the alleged ransom note, which has not been confirmed as authentic by police.
The alleged letter demanded a ransom of 'millions in Bitcoin'.
A report issued by TMZ alleges a ransom demand was received by the outlet on Tuesday morning.
The Pima County Sheriff said authorities are working to get cell phone data and obtain video from the house. He said police still do not know where Guthrie is and whether she is still alive, and asked anyone with any possible information to come forward as the investigation continues.
Authorities suspect Savannah Guthrie's mother may have been abducted after they discovered blood, signs of a struggle and signs of forced entry at her home. “At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly [in the] middle of the night,” said a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff's Department. A $2,500 reward is being offered for any images, videos or details that lead to and arrest.
Officials report Guthrie has severe mobility limitations, does not have cognitive issues, and requires medication that could be fatal if not received within 24 hours.
Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators now believe Nancy Guthrie was likely harmed during the incident. Officials confirmed the case is no longer a search-and-rescue operation and is being treated solely as a criminal investigation.
Drones and search dogs are supporting a homicide team in the search for the missing woman.
The Pima County Sheriff confirmed that "we do in fact have a crime scene" in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs at the house indicating the 84-year-old did not leave on her own. Nanos asked the community to "step up and start giving us some calls."
Nancy Guthrie is described as 5'5" and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
A family member called 911 on Sunday to report Nancy Guthrie missing. When police arrived at home, concerning circumstances were discovered, causing police to bring in homicide detectives. The case is currently considered a search and rescue operation, but foul play has not been ruled out.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday night near at home.
The mother of TODAY Show host Savannah Guthrie has been reported missing in the Tucson area.
Incident reported at E Skyline Dr & N Campbell Ave.
Chief Medical Examiner Greg Hess noted that Arizona's hot, dry climate makes it more common to find unidentified remains than in other parts of the country, as bodies decompose to skeletal remains relatively quickly outdoors.
Authorities said the remains appear to have been at the location for an extended period of time, but there is no indication "at this time" that they are connected to the Guthrie investigation.
Human remains were found Monday in a desert area near West Ajo Way and South La Cholla Boulevard, approximately 15 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
Anyone with information is urged to call 911, the FBI at [800-CALL-FBI](tel:800-225-5324), or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at [520-351-4900](tel:520-351-4900).
On Feb. 24, Savannah Guthrie announced a new $1 million reward for her mother's safe recovery, bringing the total reward amount to $1.2 million.
A glove was later recovered along roadside brush about 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home that appeared to generically match the type of glove seen in the doorbell footage. Authorities later concluded the man whose DNA was found on the glove had nothing to do with the case.
An apparent break in the investigation occurred on Feb. 10, when previously inaccessible images and video footage were released showing a masked man tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera the morning she was abducted. The FBI identified the suspect as a man of average build, standing about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10, wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said the investigation "remains active and ongoing," though without a significant development. The analysis of DNA and digital evidence has been underway for the past six months and is a time-intensive process. There are currently no suspects identified in the case.
"We are in a nightmare that will not end," Savannah Guthrie said in the video. "Nothing about our situation has changed. I'm asking you, begging you. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her."
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie released a new video on social media Monday, imploring her mother's captor to "do the right thing" and help her family find her. It has been nearly six months since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home on Feb. 1.
On July 1, FBI Phoenix said that some of the ransom notes received by authorities have been deemed as "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while other ransom demands "may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
Derrick Callella, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment by telecommunications device. He will serve five years of probation.
A Los Angeles man has pleaded guilty on Thursday to sending at least one fake ransom note for the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, per reports from Reuters and others.
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie will enter its fifth month on July 1st.
Reuters has reported that the three ransom notes purportedly from the kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie have been deemed fake, citing an anonymous FBI official.
Anyone with information on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is asked to contact the FBI at [1-800-CALL-FBI](tel:800-225-5324).
The note indicated that the perpetator(s) did not intend for Guthrie to die, according to CBS News.
Investigators believe that the two notes are legitimate and from the same person or group. According to CNN, they—along with other news outlets who received the note—held off on publishing it at the request of the Guthrie family and law enforcement, so that future communications with the kidnapper(s) could be verified.
On Monday, June 22, multiple reports revealed the existence of a second ransom note sent to media outlets in February—this one stating that Nancy Guthrie had died. This followed an initial ransom note that demanded millions in bitcoin.
"The investigation remains active and ongoing, and we will continue to follow up on any credible information," the Pima County Sheriff's Department added.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said on X that they are aware of reports "regarding an anonymous tip" given to the group in Mexico. However, local authorities said that they have not yet been contacted by Mexican authorities.
The group searched an area called Mariposa in Mexico, which is west of Nogales. However, nothing has yet been found.
An anonymous tip given to Buscando Corazones Nogales—a group in Mexico that works to locate missing people—stated that Nancy Guthrie was buried near the Arizona-Mexico border, according to reports from NewsNation, the New York Post, 12 News, and others.
No confirmed leads have emerged, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Office has not commented.
Samdesk confirms the FBI has been alerted to the notes, but their authenticity has not been verified. The sender says they only want a fair resolution and to live quietly without entering witness protection, even though submitting the notes could expose them to a hoax crime charge.
One note states Nancy is dead, while the second claims, “I saw her alive with them in the state of Sonora, Mexico.” The sender continues to demand bitcoin in exchange for details and insists they were not involved in the kidnapping.
TMZ reports that two new ransom notes have emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case. Both letters were sent from the same unknown individual who has been offering information on her kidnapping since early February.
The search enters its ninth week with no new public leads, per FOX 10 Phoenix.
After a woman's body was found in a Scottsdale canal on March 28th, Scottsdale Police identified the body as 28-year-old Passion Schurz and debunked concerns that the incident was connected to the Guthrie case.
Details are minimal as authorities work on all leads related to the case.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that investigators collected DNA that they believe is "still workable" in the case of missing woman Nancy Guthrie.
NewsNation Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin said on X that FBI agents are "especially interested" in finding video footage from January 24th—eight days before Guthrie disappeared—according to one of Guthrie's neighbors. Entin also said that agents are interested in footage from January 11th. This is all unconfirmed.
The investigation into the possible abduction of Nancy Guthrie continues, with authorities now analyzing new images from security cameras at her home in Tucson, Arizona. The images were reportedly recovered from motion-activated cameras near the pool, backyard, and side yard of the property. It is not yet known whether the images shed new light on the investigation.
The damaged box could be connected to a reported internet outage that occurred around the time of Guthrie's disappearance, which could have potentially disrupted video surveillance systems, according to Today News.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating a damaged utility box around the corner from Nancy Guthrie's home.
Sheriff Nanos said the glove found near the scene belonged to a nearby restaurant worker and is not linked to the case. Investigators are reviewing doorbell footage of a possible person of interest, and additional DNA evidence is being analyzed.
According to the Associated Press, Savannah Guthrie returned to her mother’s home for the first time since the disappearance and placed flowers at a growing tribute outside the property.
The Pima County Department of Transportation has established a temporary no-parking zone around Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood, effective Feb. 26, citing congestion and safety concerns caused by heavy media and social media presence. The restriction will be enforced by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, with violators facing a $250 fine.
Authorities have completed their forensic processing of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area home and are preparing to formally return the property to her family. Investigators say the residence is no longer considered an active crime scene, though the case itself remains ongoing.
Savannah Guthrie, in a new video posted on Tuesday, said her family is offering a $1 million reward in the search for her missing mother. Nancy Guthrie, 84, is believed to have been taken from her home on February 1. The TODAY Show host acknowledged that her mother may no longer be alive. "She may already be gone," she said in the video. "Please keep praying without ceasing," she said. "We still believe, we still believe in a miracle. We still believe that she can come home. Hope begets hope. As my sister says, we are blowing on the embers of hope."
According to local news outlets, the Pima County Sheriff's Department announced that the backpack found by search volunteers is unlikely to be related to the kidnapping and disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
An anonymous donor gave $100,000 to 88-Crime for information on Nancy Guthrie’s location. That adds to the FBI’s $100,000 reward, bringing the total to $200,000. The tip line allows anonymous submissions. A Milwaukee attorney previously pledged $100,000 through Crime Stoppers earlier in the week.
Investigators are working with Walmart management to identify the person seen purchasing the backpack shown in FBI-released doorbell footage.
Detectives are working to locate Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker and are coordinating with the manufacturer to assist in tracking the device.
DNA from gloves found about two miles from the home was submitted to a Florida lab and entered this morning. Officials said there were no matches. Investigators say additional DNA recovered from the residence is still being analyzed.
The Pima County Sheriff's Office has released a statement via X indicating members of the Guthrie family - including all siblings and spouses- have been cleared as possible suspects in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Although over a dozen gloves were found in the area of the house, mostly discarded from searchers, these particular gloves appear to match the suspect caught on video.
The DNA from the glove is undergoing forensic testing to ID a possible suspect. The analysis could take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours, per a report from CNN citing a former police chief.
The FBI announced Sunday that they found a glove near Nancy Guthrie's residence that appears to match those worn by the masked individual captured on video last week. The glove contains DNA that is being analyzed.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told local news that no arrests were made on Friday after a night filled with law enforcement activity.
A gray Range Rover vehicle was also searched and towed from the scene.
At least three people were detained during last night's operation, per local news.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says it will not hold a media briefing tonight on the Nancy Guthrie investigation but plans to release a written statement soon.
The search has now entered Day 13, and officials say the investigation is still being treated as a rescue mission.
It is unclear whether the detentions are arrests or for questioning, and authorities have not confirmed whether Guthrie has been located.
According to local news reports, two people have been detained during an active SWAT operation in Pima County connected to the Nancy Guthrie investigation. FBI agents, sheriff’s deputies, and multiple SWAT units are at a residence about two miles from Guthrie’s home, where a warrant was served and the neighborhood was temporarily blocked off.
Routine pool maintenance was completed at the home on Feb. 13, at the family’s request.
Authorities are asking neighbors to submit surveillance video from Jan. 1 through Feb. 2, including suspicious people or vehicles.
Investigators confirmed that DNA not belonging to Nancy Guthrie or those close to her was found on the property, officials said. They are working to identify who it belongs to.
Several gloves were recovered during the investigation. The closest was found about two miles from the home, according to officials. Reports that a glove was found inside the residence are not accurate.
If you have information, submit it to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or [http://tips.fbi.gov](http://tips.fbi.gov).
The FBI says it has has received over 13,000 tips from the public related to this case since the beginning of February.
The FBI has also shared new identifying details about the suspect in the kidnapping after a forensic analysis of the doorbell camera footage. He is described as a man standing around 5'9" to 5'10", with an average build. In the video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack" backpack. The backpack is pictured above.
The FBI is increasing its reward to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie, and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Video shows authorities in the area who appear to be part of the expanded search for Nancy Guthrie on Thursday.
Digital forensic teams are analyzing cell tower data tied to the exact timestamp of the porch footage to narrow down which devices were in the area.
FBI agents are combing dense desert terrain and searching along multiple roadways in the Catalina Foothills area. Authorities say several hundred detectives and agents are now assigned to the case.
More detainments are likely, Sheriff Nanos said, as investigators sort through over 4,000 tips received within the past 24 hours. FBI agents are combing desert terrain and canvassing nearby roadways while expanding the search footprint across the Tucson area.
Police discovered a black glove near Nancy Guthrie's home that resembles the pair worn by the masked figure caught on video. Investigators have not released any additional detail about the glove.
A person of interest detained yesterday by police has been released after questioning. The man, identified only as Carlos, was reportedly a delivery driver who expressed shock at being detained in connection to the case. He was told he was free to go shortly after midnight. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel has said authorities are looking at more than one person in connection to the case. "We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest," Patel said.
A person of interest detained yesterday by police has been released after questioning. The man, identified only as Carlos, was reportedly a delivery driver who expressed shock at being detained in connection to the case. He was told he was free to go shortly after midnight. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel has said authorities are looking at more than one person in connection to the case. "We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest," Patel said.
CNN provided an update from a law enforcement source claiming authorities have not located Nancy Guthrie.
The woman, who gave the name of Josefina, stated that authorities were searching the shared residence in Rio Rico, AZ.
A CNN interview with a woman, stating she was the mother-in-law of a man detained for questioning, identified the person of interest by only the first name of Carlos.
According to the Pima County Sheriff's Office, the FBI's Evidence Response Team is helping the Pima County Sheriff's Department carry out a court-authorized search of a Rio Rico, Arizona, location in connection with the Nancy Guthrie investigation. The Sheriff's Office added, without giving any more information, that the operation is anticipated to take several hours.
Pima County officials said that the subject was detained during a traffic stop.
The person detained is reportedly not a member of the Guthrie family, according to TMZ.
The report indicated the arrest took place 'south of Tucson'.
An ABC News report states a person has been detained for questioning in relation to the disappearance.
Law enforcement is reportedly conducting a search in the neighborhood where Savannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie Guthrie, lives. Nancy Guthrie was at Annie’s house for dinner the night before she was reported missing.
According to a report published by TMZ, several law enforcement sources claimed that evidence gathered indicates the suspect is from the Tucson, AZ area.
Two SWAT armored vehicles have reportedly departed a Pima County Sheriff’s parking lot in Arizona. It remains unclear whether their movement is connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
FBI Director Kash Patel released four images of a potential suspect.
Monday marks the ninth day in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to arrive in Tucson to assist in the search. An alleged ransom note included a deadline for $6 million to be sent by 5 p.m. today. The note reportedly included a threat to Nancy Guthrie's life if the money is not sent.
The FBI is reportedly investigating a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie. No information about its contents or authenticity have yet been released.
Authorities continue their investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance for a sixth day, with the FBI continuing to ask for information as no known suspects have been identified.
A $50,000 reward is now being offered for information in connection with the case, authorities said in a press conference. Authorities also said they are taking the ransom note reports seriously, but have not confirmed whether they are legitimate or not.
Authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, the sheriff said.
The blood on the porch came back as belonging to Nancy Guthrie, the sheriff said in an update.
The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its fifth day on Thursday, and TODAY Show anchor Savannah Guthrie pleaded in a video message with possible captors to prove her mother is still alive. At least three media outlets received alleged ransom notes, but authorities have not confirmed the legitimacy of the notes.
FBI Director Patel is expected to travel to Tucson, AZ, as part of federal assistance in the search, according to Axios.
Addressing Nancy Guthrie's possible captors, Savannah Guthrie pleaded for her safe return and confirmation that she is alive. "We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen."
In a video update posted to Instagram, Savannah Guthrie and her family thanked the public for their support in the ongoing investigation and search for Nancy Guthrie, her mother. "We feel them, and we continue to believe that she feels them, too," she said.
A tweet from KOLD anchor Mary Coleman indicated the news station has also received a ransom demand, which was also reported to authorities.
A statement from the Pima County Sheriff's Office indicated authorities are aware of the alleged ransom note, which has not been confirmed as authentic by police.
The alleged letter demanded a ransom of 'millions in Bitcoin'.
A report issued by TMZ alleges a ransom demand was received by the outlet on Tuesday morning.
The Pima County Sheriff said authorities are working to get cell phone data and obtain video from the house. He said police still do not know where Guthrie is and whether she is still alive, and asked anyone with any possible information to come forward as the investigation continues.
Authorities suspect Savannah Guthrie's mother may have been abducted after they discovered blood, signs of a struggle and signs of forced entry at her home. “At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly [in the] middle of the night,” said a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff's Department. A $2,500 reward is being offered for any images, videos or details that lead to and arrest.
Officials report Guthrie has severe mobility limitations, does not have cognitive issues, and requires medication that could be fatal if not received within 24 hours.
Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators now believe Nancy Guthrie was likely harmed during the incident. Officials confirmed the case is no longer a search-and-rescue operation and is being treated solely as a criminal investigation.
Drones and search dogs are supporting a homicide team in the search for the missing woman.
The Pima County Sheriff confirmed that "we do in fact have a crime scene" in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs at the house indicating the 84-year-old did not leave on her own. Nanos asked the community to "step up and start giving us some calls."
Nancy Guthrie is described as 5'5" and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
A family member called 911 on Sunday to report Nancy Guthrie missing. When police arrived at home, concerning circumstances were discovered, causing police to bring in homicide detectives. The case is currently considered a search and rescue operation, but foul play has not been ruled out.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday night near at home.
The mother of TODAY Show host Savannah Guthrie has been reported missing in the Tucson area.
Incident reported at E Skyline Dr & N Campbell Ave.
Chief Medical Examiner Greg Hess noted that Arizona's hot, dry climate makes it more common to find unidentified remains than in other parts of the country, as bodies decompose to skeletal remains relatively quickly outdoors.
Authorities said the remains appear to have been at the location for an extended period of time, but there is no indication "at this time" that they are connected to the Guthrie investigation.
Human remains were found Monday in a desert area near West Ajo Way and South La Cholla Boulevard, approximately 15 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
Anyone with information is urged to call 911, the FBI at [800-CALL-FBI](tel:800-225-5324), or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at [520-351-4900](tel:520-351-4900).
On Feb. 24, Savannah Guthrie announced a new $1 million reward for her mother's safe recovery, bringing the total reward amount to $1.2 million.
A glove was later recovered along roadside brush about 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home that appeared to generically match the type of glove seen in the doorbell footage. Authorities later concluded the man whose DNA was found on the glove had nothing to do with the case.
An apparent break in the investigation occurred on Feb. 10, when previously inaccessible images and video footage were released showing a masked man tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera the morning she was abducted. The FBI identified the suspect as a man of average build, standing about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10, wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said the investigation "remains active and ongoing," though without a significant development. The analysis of DNA and digital evidence has been underway for the past six months and is a time-intensive process. There are currently no suspects identified in the case.
"We are in a nightmare that will not end," Savannah Guthrie said in the video. "Nothing about our situation has changed. I'm asking you, begging you. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her."
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie released a new video on social media Monday, imploring her mother's captor to "do the right thing" and help her family find her. It has been nearly six months since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home on Feb. 1.
On July 1, FBI Phoenix said that some of the ransom notes received by authorities have been deemed as "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while other ransom demands "may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
Derrick Callella, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment by telecommunications device. He will serve five years of probation.
A Los Angeles man has pleaded guilty on Thursday to sending at least one fake ransom note for the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, per reports from Reuters and others.
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie will enter its fifth month on July 1st.
Reuters has reported that the three ransom notes purportedly from the kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie have been deemed fake, citing an anonymous FBI official.
Anyone with information on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is asked to contact the FBI at [1-800-CALL-FBI](tel:800-225-5324).
The note indicated that the perpetator(s) did not intend for Guthrie to die, according to CBS News.
Investigators believe that the two notes are legitimate and from the same person or group. According to CNN, they—along with other news outlets who received the note—held off on publishing it at the request of the Guthrie family and law enforcement, so that future communications with the kidnapper(s) could be verified.
On Monday, June 22, multiple reports revealed the existence of a second ransom note sent to media outlets in February—this one stating that Nancy Guthrie had died. This followed an initial ransom note that demanded millions in bitcoin.
"The investigation remains active and ongoing, and we will continue to follow up on any credible information," the Pima County Sheriff's Department added.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said on X that they are aware of reports "regarding an anonymous tip" given to the group in Mexico. However, local authorities said that they have not yet been contacted by Mexican authorities.
The group searched an area called Mariposa in Mexico, which is west of Nogales. However, nothing has yet been found.
An anonymous tip given to Buscando Corazones Nogales—a group in Mexico that works to locate missing people—stated that Nancy Guthrie was buried near the Arizona-Mexico border, according to reports from NewsNation, the New York Post, 12 News, and others.
No confirmed leads have emerged, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Office has not commented.
Samdesk confirms the FBI has been alerted to the notes, but their authenticity has not been verified. The sender says they only want a fair resolution and to live quietly without entering witness protection, even though submitting the notes could expose them to a hoax crime charge.
One note states Nancy is dead, while the second claims, “I saw her alive with them in the state of Sonora, Mexico.” The sender continues to demand bitcoin in exchange for details and insists they were not involved in the kidnapping.
TMZ reports that two new ransom notes have emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case. Both letters were sent from the same unknown individual who has been offering information on her kidnapping since early February.
The search enters its ninth week with no new public leads, per FOX 10 Phoenix.
After a woman's body was found in a Scottsdale canal on March 28th, Scottsdale Police identified the body as 28-year-old Passion Schurz and debunked concerns that the incident was connected to the Guthrie case.
Details are minimal as authorities work on all leads related to the case.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that investigators collected DNA that they believe is "still workable" in the case of missing woman Nancy Guthrie.
NewsNation Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin said on X that FBI agents are "especially interested" in finding video footage from January 24th—eight days before Guthrie disappeared—according to one of Guthrie's neighbors. Entin also said that agents are interested in footage from January 11th. This is all unconfirmed.
The investigation into the possible abduction of Nancy Guthrie continues, with authorities now analyzing new images from security cameras at her home in Tucson, Arizona. The images were reportedly recovered from motion-activated cameras near the pool, backyard, and side yard of the property. It is not yet known whether the images shed new light on the investigation.
The damaged box could be connected to a reported internet outage that occurred around the time of Guthrie's disappearance, which could have potentially disrupted video surveillance systems, according to Today News.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating a damaged utility box around the corner from Nancy Guthrie's home.
Sheriff Nanos said the glove found near the scene belonged to a nearby restaurant worker and is not linked to the case. Investigators are reviewing doorbell footage of a possible person of interest, and additional DNA evidence is being analyzed.
According to the Associated Press, Savannah Guthrie returned to her mother’s home for the first time since the disappearance and placed flowers at a growing tribute outside the property.
The Pima County Department of Transportation has established a temporary no-parking zone around Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood, effective Feb. 26, citing congestion and safety concerns caused by heavy media and social media presence. The restriction will be enforced by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, with violators facing a $250 fine.
Authorities have completed their forensic processing of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area home and are preparing to formally return the property to her family. Investigators say the residence is no longer considered an active crime scene, though the case itself remains ongoing.
Savannah Guthrie, in a new video posted on Tuesday, said her family is offering a $1 million reward in the search for her missing mother. Nancy Guthrie, 84, is believed to have been taken from her home on February 1. The TODAY Show host acknowledged that her mother may no longer be alive. "She may already be gone," she said in the video. "Please keep praying without ceasing," she said. "We still believe, we still believe in a miracle. We still believe that she can come home. Hope begets hope. As my sister says, we are blowing on the embers of hope."
According to local news outlets, the Pima County Sheriff's Department announced that the backpack found by search volunteers is unlikely to be related to the kidnapping and disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
An anonymous donor gave $100,000 to 88-Crime for information on Nancy Guthrie’s location. That adds to the FBI’s $100,000 reward, bringing the total to $200,000. The tip line allows anonymous submissions. A Milwaukee attorney previously pledged $100,000 through Crime Stoppers earlier in the week.
Investigators are working with Walmart management to identify the person seen purchasing the backpack shown in FBI-released doorbell footage.
Detectives are working to locate Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker and are coordinating with the manufacturer to assist in tracking the device.
DNA from gloves found about two miles from the home was submitted to a Florida lab and entered this morning. Officials said there were no matches. Investigators say additional DNA recovered from the residence is still being analyzed.
The Pima County Sheriff's Office has released a statement via X indicating members of the Guthrie family - including all siblings and spouses- have been cleared as possible suspects in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Although over a dozen gloves were found in the area of the house, mostly discarded from searchers, these particular gloves appear to match the suspect caught on video.
The DNA from the glove is undergoing forensic testing to ID a possible suspect. The analysis could take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours, per a report from CNN citing a former police chief.
The FBI announced Sunday that they found a glove near Nancy Guthrie's residence that appears to match those worn by the masked individual captured on video last week. The glove contains DNA that is being analyzed.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told local news that no arrests were made on Friday after a night filled with law enforcement activity.
A gray Range Rover vehicle was also searched and towed from the scene.
At least three people were detained during last night's operation, per local news.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says it will not hold a media briefing tonight on the Nancy Guthrie investigation but plans to release a written statement soon.
The search has now entered Day 13, and officials say the investigation is still being treated as a rescue mission.
It is unclear whether the detentions are arrests or for questioning, and authorities have not confirmed whether Guthrie has been located.
According to local news reports, two people have been detained during an active SWAT operation in Pima County connected to the Nancy Guthrie investigation. FBI agents, sheriff’s deputies, and multiple SWAT units are at a residence about two miles from Guthrie’s home, where a warrant was served and the neighborhood was temporarily blocked off.
Routine pool maintenance was completed at the home on Feb. 13, at the family’s request.
Authorities are asking neighbors to submit surveillance video from Jan. 1 through Feb. 2, including suspicious people or vehicles.
Investigators confirmed that DNA not belonging to Nancy Guthrie or those close to her was found on the property, officials said. They are working to identify who it belongs to.
Several gloves were recovered during the investigation. The closest was found about two miles from the home, according to officials. Reports that a glove was found inside the residence are not accurate.
If you have information, submit it to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or [http://tips.fbi.gov](http://tips.fbi.gov).
The FBI says it has has received over 13,000 tips from the public related to this case since the beginning of February.
The FBI has also shared new identifying details about the suspect in the kidnapping after a forensic analysis of the doorbell camera footage. He is described as a man standing around 5'9" to 5'10", with an average build. In the video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack" backpack. The backpack is pictured above.
The FBI is increasing its reward to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie, and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Video shows authorities in the area who appear to be part of the expanded search for Nancy Guthrie on Thursday.
Digital forensic teams are analyzing cell tower data tied to the exact timestamp of the porch footage to narrow down which devices were in the area.
FBI agents are combing dense desert terrain and searching along multiple roadways in the Catalina Foothills area. Authorities say several hundred detectives and agents are now assigned to the case.
More detainments are likely, Sheriff Nanos said, as investigators sort through over 4,000 tips received within the past 24 hours. FBI agents are combing desert terrain and canvassing nearby roadways while expanding the search footprint across the Tucson area.
Police discovered a black glove near Nancy Guthrie's home that resembles the pair worn by the masked figure caught on video. Investigators have not released any additional detail about the glove.
A person of interest detained yesterday by police has been released after questioning. The man, identified only as Carlos, was reportedly a delivery driver who expressed shock at being detained in connection to the case. He was told he was free to go shortly after midnight. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel has said authorities are looking at more than one person in connection to the case. "We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest," Patel said.
A person of interest detained yesterday by police has been released after questioning. The man, identified only as Carlos, was reportedly a delivery driver who expressed shock at being detained in connection to the case. He was told he was free to go shortly after midnight. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel has said authorities are looking at more than one person in connection to the case. "We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest," Patel said.
CNN provided an update from a law enforcement source claiming authorities have not located Nancy Guthrie.
The woman, who gave the name of Josefina, stated that authorities were searching the shared residence in Rio Rico, AZ.
A CNN interview with a woman, stating she was the mother-in-law of a man detained for questioning, identified the person of interest by only the first name of Carlos.
According to the Pima County Sheriff's Office, the FBI's Evidence Response Team is helping the Pima County Sheriff's Department carry out a court-authorized search of a Rio Rico, Arizona, location in connection with the Nancy Guthrie investigation. The Sheriff's Office added, without giving any more information, that the operation is anticipated to take several hours.
Pima County officials said that the subject was detained during a traffic stop.
The person detained is reportedly not a member of the Guthrie family, according to TMZ.
The report indicated the arrest took place 'south of Tucson'.
An ABC News report states a person has been detained for questioning in relation to the disappearance.
Law enforcement is reportedly conducting a search in the neighborhood where Savannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie Guthrie, lives. Nancy Guthrie was at Annie’s house for dinner the night before she was reported missing.
According to a report published by TMZ, several law enforcement sources claimed that evidence gathered indicates the suspect is from the Tucson, AZ area.
Two SWAT armored vehicles have reportedly departed a Pima County Sheriff’s parking lot in Arizona. It remains unclear whether their movement is connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
FBI Director Kash Patel released four images of a potential suspect.
Monday marks the ninth day in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to arrive in Tucson to assist in the search. An alleged ransom note included a deadline for $6 million to be sent by 5 p.m. today. The note reportedly included a threat to Nancy Guthrie's life if the money is not sent.
The FBI is reportedly investigating a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie. No information about its contents or authenticity have yet been released.
Authorities continue their investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance for a sixth day, with the FBI continuing to ask for information as no known suspects have been identified.
A $50,000 reward is now being offered for information in connection with the case, authorities said in a press conference. Authorities also said they are taking the ransom note reports seriously, but have not confirmed whether they are legitimate or not.
Authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, the sheriff said.
The blood on the porch came back as belonging to Nancy Guthrie, the sheriff said in an update.
The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its fifth day on Thursday, and TODAY Show anchor Savannah Guthrie pleaded in a video message with possible captors to prove her mother is still alive. At least three media outlets received alleged ransom notes, but authorities have not confirmed the legitimacy of the notes.
FBI Director Patel is expected to travel to Tucson, AZ, as part of federal assistance in the search, according to Axios.
Addressing Nancy Guthrie's possible captors, Savannah Guthrie pleaded for her safe return and confirmation that she is alive. "We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen."
In a video update posted to Instagram, Savannah Guthrie and her family thanked the public for their support in the ongoing investigation and search for Nancy Guthrie, her mother. "We feel them, and we continue to believe that she feels them, too," she said.
A tweet from KOLD anchor Mary Coleman indicated the news station has also received a ransom demand, which was also reported to authorities.
A statement from the Pima County Sheriff's Office indicated authorities are aware of the alleged ransom note, which has not been confirmed as authentic by police.
The alleged letter demanded a ransom of 'millions in Bitcoin'.
A report issued by TMZ alleges a ransom demand was received by the outlet on Tuesday morning.
The Pima County Sheriff said authorities are working to get cell phone data and obtain video from the house. He said police still do not know where Guthrie is and whether she is still alive, and asked anyone with any possible information to come forward as the investigation continues.
Authorities suspect Savannah Guthrie's mother may have been abducted after they discovered blood, signs of a struggle and signs of forced entry at her home. “At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly [in the] middle of the night,” said a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff's Department. A $2,500 reward is being offered for any images, videos or details that lead to and arrest.
Officials report Guthrie has severe mobility limitations, does not have cognitive issues, and requires medication that could be fatal if not received within 24 hours.
Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators now believe Nancy Guthrie was likely harmed during the incident. Officials confirmed the case is no longer a search-and-rescue operation and is being treated solely as a criminal investigation.
Drones and search dogs are supporting a homicide team in the search for the missing woman.
The Pima County Sheriff confirmed that "we do in fact have a crime scene" in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs at the house indicating the 84-year-old did not leave on her own. Nanos asked the community to "step up and start giving us some calls."
Nancy Guthrie is described as 5'5" and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
A family member called 911 on Sunday to report Nancy Guthrie missing. When police arrived at home, concerning circumstances were discovered, causing police to bring in homicide detectives. The case is currently considered a search and rescue operation, but foul play has not been ruled out.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday night near at home.
The mother of TODAY Show host Savannah Guthrie has been reported missing in the Tucson area.
Incident reported at E Skyline Dr & N Campbell Ave.
Chief Medical Examiner Greg Hess noted that Arizona's hot, dry climate makes it more common to find unidentified remains than in other parts of the country, as bodies decompose to skeletal remains relatively quickly outdoors.
Authorities said the remains appear to have been at the location for an extended period of time, but there is no indication "at this time" that they are connected to the Guthrie investigation.
Human remains were found Monday in a desert area near West Ajo Way and South La Cholla Boulevard, approximately 15 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
Anyone with information is urged to call 911, the FBI at [800-CALL-FBI](tel:800-225-5324), or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at [520-351-4900](tel:520-351-4900).
On Feb. 24, Savannah Guthrie announced a new $1 million reward for her mother's safe recovery, bringing the total reward amount to $1.2 million.
A glove was later recovered along roadside brush about 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home that appeared to generically match the type of glove seen in the doorbell footage. Authorities later concluded the man whose DNA was found on the glove had nothing to do with the case.
An apparent break in the investigation occurred on Feb. 10, when previously inaccessible images and video footage were released showing a masked man tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera the morning she was abducted. The FBI identified the suspect as a man of average build, standing about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10, wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said the investigation "remains active and ongoing," though without a significant development. The analysis of DNA and digital evidence has been underway for the past six months and is a time-intensive process. There are currently no suspects identified in the case.
"We are in a nightmare that will not end," Savannah Guthrie said in the video. "Nothing about our situation has changed. I'm asking you, begging you. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her."
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie released a new video on social media Monday, imploring her mother's captor to "do the right thing" and help her family find her. It has been nearly six months since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home on Feb. 1.
On July 1, FBI Phoenix said that some of the ransom notes received by authorities have been deemed as "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while other ransom demands "may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
Derrick Callella, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment by telecommunications device. He will serve five years of probation.
A Los Angeles man has pleaded guilty on Thursday to sending at least one fake ransom note for the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, per reports from Reuters and others.
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie will enter its fifth month on July 1st.
Reuters has reported that the three ransom notes purportedly from the kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie have been deemed fake, citing an anonymous FBI official.
Anyone with information on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is asked to contact the FBI at [1-800-CALL-FBI](tel:800-225-5324).
The note indicated that the perpetator(s) did not intend for Guthrie to die, according to CBS News.
Investigators believe that the two notes are legitimate and from the same person or group. According to CNN, they—along with other news outlets who received the note—held off on publishing it at the request of the Guthrie family and law enforcement, so that future communications with the kidnapper(s) could be verified.
On Monday, June 22, multiple reports revealed the existence of a second ransom note sent to media outlets in February—this one stating that Nancy Guthrie had died. This followed an initial ransom note that demanded millions in bitcoin.
"The investigation remains active and ongoing, and we will continue to follow up on any credible information," the Pima County Sheriff's Department added.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said on X that they are aware of reports "regarding an anonymous tip" given to the group in Mexico. However, local authorities said that they have not yet been contacted by Mexican authorities.
The group searched an area called Mariposa in Mexico, which is west of Nogales. However, nothing has yet been found.
An anonymous tip given to Buscando Corazones Nogales—a group in Mexico that works to locate missing people—stated that Nancy Guthrie was buried near the Arizona-Mexico border, according to reports from NewsNation, the New York Post, 12 News, and others.
No confirmed leads have emerged, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Office has not commented.
Samdesk confirms the FBI has been alerted to the notes, but their authenticity has not been verified. The sender says they only want a fair resolution and to live quietly without entering witness protection, even though submitting the notes could expose them to a hoax crime charge.
One note states Nancy is dead, while the second claims, “I saw her alive with them in the state of Sonora, Mexico.” The sender continues to demand bitcoin in exchange for details and insists they were not involved in the kidnapping.
TMZ reports that two new ransom notes have emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case. Both letters were sent from the same unknown individual who has been offering information on her kidnapping since early February.
The search enters its ninth week with no new public leads, per FOX 10 Phoenix.
After a woman's body was found in a Scottsdale canal on March 28th, Scottsdale Police identified the body as 28-year-old Passion Schurz and debunked concerns that the incident was connected to the Guthrie case.
Details are minimal as authorities work on all leads related to the case.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that investigators collected DNA that they believe is "still workable" in the case of missing woman Nancy Guthrie.
NewsNation Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin said on X that FBI agents are "especially interested" in finding video footage from January 24th—eight days before Guthrie disappeared—according to one of Guthrie's neighbors. Entin also said that agents are interested in footage from January 11th. This is all unconfirmed.
The investigation into the possible abduction of Nancy Guthrie continues, with authorities now analyzing new images from security cameras at her home in Tucson, Arizona. The images were reportedly recovered from motion-activated cameras near the pool, backyard, and side yard of the property. It is not yet known whether the images shed new light on the investigation.
The damaged box could be connected to a reported internet outage that occurred around the time of Guthrie's disappearance, which could have potentially disrupted video surveillance systems, according to Today News.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating a damaged utility box around the corner from Nancy Guthrie's home.
Sheriff Nanos said the glove found near the scene belonged to a nearby restaurant worker and is not linked to the case. Investigators are reviewing doorbell footage of a possible person of interest, and additional DNA evidence is being analyzed.
According to the Associated Press, Savannah Guthrie returned to her mother’s home for the first time since the disappearance and placed flowers at a growing tribute outside the property.
The Pima County Department of Transportation has established a temporary no-parking zone around Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood, effective Feb. 26, citing congestion and safety concerns caused by heavy media and social media presence. The restriction will be enforced by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, with violators facing a $250 fine.
Authorities have completed their forensic processing of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area home and are preparing to formally return the property to her family. Investigators say the residence is no longer considered an active crime scene, though the case itself remains ongoing.
Savannah Guthrie, in a new video posted on Tuesday, said her family is offering a $1 million reward in the search for her missing mother. Nancy Guthrie, 84, is believed to have been taken from her home on February 1. The TODAY Show host acknowledged that her mother may no longer be alive. "She may already be gone," she said in the video. "Please keep praying without ceasing," she said. "We still believe, we still believe in a miracle. We still believe that she can come home. Hope begets hope. As my sister says, we are blowing on the embers of hope."
According to local news outlets, the Pima County Sheriff's Department announced that the backpack found by search volunteers is unlikely to be related to the kidnapping and disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
An anonymous donor gave $100,000 to 88-Crime for information on Nancy Guthrie’s location. That adds to the FBI’s $100,000 reward, bringing the total to $200,000. The tip line allows anonymous submissions. A Milwaukee attorney previously pledged $100,000 through Crime Stoppers earlier in the week.
Investigators are working with Walmart management to identify the person seen purchasing the backpack shown in FBI-released doorbell footage.
Detectives are working to locate Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker and are coordinating with the manufacturer to assist in tracking the device.
DNA from gloves found about two miles from the home was submitted to a Florida lab and entered this morning. Officials said there were no matches. Investigators say additional DNA recovered from the residence is still being analyzed.
The Pima County Sheriff's Office has released a statement via X indicating members of the Guthrie family - including all siblings and spouses- have been cleared as possible suspects in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Although over a dozen gloves were found in the area of the house, mostly discarded from searchers, these particular gloves appear to match the suspect caught on video.
The DNA from the glove is undergoing forensic testing to ID a possible suspect. The analysis could take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours, per a report from CNN citing a former police chief.
The FBI announced Sunday that they found a glove near Nancy Guthrie's residence that appears to match those worn by the masked individual captured on video last week. The glove contains DNA that is being analyzed.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told local news that no arrests were made on Friday after a night filled with law enforcement activity.
A gray Range Rover vehicle was also searched and towed from the scene.
At least three people were detained during last night's operation, per local news.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says it will not hold a media briefing tonight on the Nancy Guthrie investigation but plans to release a written statement soon.
The search has now entered Day 13, and officials say the investigation is still being treated as a rescue mission.
It is unclear whether the detentions are arrests or for questioning, and authorities have not confirmed whether Guthrie has been located.
According to local news reports, two people have been detained during an active SWAT operation in Pima County connected to the Nancy Guthrie investigation. FBI agents, sheriff’s deputies, and multiple SWAT units are at a residence about two miles from Guthrie’s home, where a warrant was served and the neighborhood was temporarily blocked off.
Routine pool maintenance was completed at the home on Feb. 13, at the family’s request.
Authorities are asking neighbors to submit surveillance video from Jan. 1 through Feb. 2, including suspicious people or vehicles.
Investigators confirmed that DNA not belonging to Nancy Guthrie or those close to her was found on the property, officials said. They are working to identify who it belongs to.
Several gloves were recovered during the investigation. The closest was found about two miles from the home, according to officials. Reports that a glove was found inside the residence are not accurate.
If you have information, submit it to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or [http://tips.fbi.gov](http://tips.fbi.gov).
The FBI says it has has received over 13,000 tips from the public related to this case since the beginning of February.
The FBI has also shared new identifying details about the suspect in the kidnapping after a forensic analysis of the doorbell camera footage. He is described as a man standing around 5'9" to 5'10", with an average build. In the video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack" backpack. The backpack is pictured above.
The FBI is increasing its reward to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie, and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Video shows authorities in the area who appear to be part of the expanded search for Nancy Guthrie on Thursday.
Digital forensic teams are analyzing cell tower data tied to the exact timestamp of the porch footage to narrow down which devices were in the area.
FBI agents are combing dense desert terrain and searching along multiple roadways in the Catalina Foothills area. Authorities say several hundred detectives and agents are now assigned to the case.
More detainments are likely, Sheriff Nanos said, as investigators sort through over 4,000 tips received within the past 24 hours. FBI agents are combing desert terrain and canvassing nearby roadways while expanding the search footprint across the Tucson area.
Police discovered a black glove near Nancy Guthrie's home that resembles the pair worn by the masked figure caught on video. Investigators have not released any additional detail about the glove.
A person of interest detained yesterday by police has been released after questioning. The man, identified only as Carlos, was reportedly a delivery driver who expressed shock at being detained in connection to the case. He was told he was free to go shortly after midnight. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel has said authorities are looking at more than one person in connection to the case. "We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest," Patel said.
A person of interest detained yesterday by police has been released after questioning. The man, identified only as Carlos, was reportedly a delivery driver who expressed shock at being detained in connection to the case. He was told he was free to go shortly after midnight. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel has said authorities are looking at more than one person in connection to the case. "We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest," Patel said.
CNN provided an update from a law enforcement source claiming authorities have not located Nancy Guthrie.
The woman, who gave the name of Josefina, stated that authorities were searching the shared residence in Rio Rico, AZ.
A CNN interview with a woman, stating she was the mother-in-law of a man detained for questioning, identified the person of interest by only the first name of Carlos.
According to the Pima County Sheriff's Office, the FBI's Evidence Response Team is helping the Pima County Sheriff's Department carry out a court-authorized search of a Rio Rico, Arizona, location in connection with the Nancy Guthrie investigation. The Sheriff's Office added, without giving any more information, that the operation is anticipated to take several hours.
Pima County officials said that the subject was detained during a traffic stop.
The person detained is reportedly not a member of the Guthrie family, according to TMZ.
The report indicated the arrest took place 'south of Tucson'.
An ABC News report states a person has been detained for questioning in relation to the disappearance.
Law enforcement is reportedly conducting a search in the neighborhood where Savannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie Guthrie, lives. Nancy Guthrie was at Annie’s house for dinner the night before she was reported missing.
According to a report published by TMZ, several law enforcement sources claimed that evidence gathered indicates the suspect is from the Tucson, AZ area.
Two SWAT armored vehicles have reportedly departed a Pima County Sheriff’s parking lot in Arizona. It remains unclear whether their movement is connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
FBI Director Kash Patel released four images of a potential suspect.
Monday marks the ninth day in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to arrive in Tucson to assist in the search. An alleged ransom note included a deadline for $6 million to be sent by 5 p.m. today. The note reportedly included a threat to Nancy Guthrie's life if the money is not sent.
The FBI is reportedly investigating a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie. No information about its contents or authenticity have yet been released.
Authorities continue their investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance for a sixth day, with the FBI continuing to ask for information as no known suspects have been identified.
A $50,000 reward is now being offered for information in connection with the case, authorities said in a press conference. Authorities also said they are taking the ransom note reports seriously, but have not confirmed whether they are legitimate or not.
Authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, the sheriff said.
The blood on the porch came back as belonging to Nancy Guthrie, the sheriff said in an update.
The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its fifth day on Thursday, and TODAY Show anchor Savannah Guthrie pleaded in a video message with possible captors to prove her mother is still alive. At least three media outlets received alleged ransom notes, but authorities have not confirmed the legitimacy of the notes.
FBI Director Patel is expected to travel to Tucson, AZ, as part of federal assistance in the search, according to Axios.
Addressing Nancy Guthrie's possible captors, Savannah Guthrie pleaded for her safe return and confirmation that she is alive. "We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen."
In a video update posted to Instagram, Savannah Guthrie and her family thanked the public for their support in the ongoing investigation and search for Nancy Guthrie, her mother. "We feel them, and we continue to believe that she feels them, too," she said.
A tweet from KOLD anchor Mary Coleman indicated the news station has also received a ransom demand, which was also reported to authorities.
A statement from the Pima County Sheriff's Office indicated authorities are aware of the alleged ransom note, which has not been confirmed as authentic by police.
The alleged letter demanded a ransom of 'millions in Bitcoin'.
A report issued by TMZ alleges a ransom demand was received by the outlet on Tuesday morning.
The Pima County Sheriff said authorities are working to get cell phone data and obtain video from the house. He said police still do not know where Guthrie is and whether she is still alive, and asked anyone with any possible information to come forward as the investigation continues.
Authorities suspect Savannah Guthrie's mother may have been abducted after they discovered blood, signs of a struggle and signs of forced entry at her home. “At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly [in the] middle of the night,” said a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff's Department. A $2,500 reward is being offered for any images, videos or details that lead to and arrest.
Officials report Guthrie has severe mobility limitations, does not have cognitive issues, and requires medication that could be fatal if not received within 24 hours.
Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators now believe Nancy Guthrie was likely harmed during the incident. Officials confirmed the case is no longer a search-and-rescue operation and is being treated solely as a criminal investigation.
Drones and search dogs are supporting a homicide team in the search for the missing woman.
The Pima County Sheriff confirmed that "we do in fact have a crime scene" in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs at the house indicating the 84-year-old did not leave on her own. Nanos asked the community to "step up and start giving us some calls."
Nancy Guthrie is described as 5'5" and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
A family member called 911 on Sunday to report Nancy Guthrie missing. When police arrived at home, concerning circumstances were discovered, causing police to bring in homicide detectives. The case is currently considered a search and rescue operation, but foul play has not been ruled out.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday night near at home.
The mother of TODAY Show host Savannah Guthrie has been reported missing in the Tucson area.
Incident reported at E Skyline Dr & N Campbell Ave.
Chief Medical Examiner Greg Hess noted that Arizona's hot, dry climate makes it more common to find unidentified remains than in other parts of the country, as bodies decompose to skeletal remains relatively quickly outdoors.
Authorities said the remains appear to have been at the location for an extended period of time, but there is no indication "at this time" that they are connected to the Guthrie investigation.
Human remains were found Monday in a desert area near West Ajo Way and South La Cholla Boulevard, approximately 15 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
Anyone with information is urged to call 911, the FBI at [800-CALL-FBI](tel:800-225-5324), or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at [520-351-4900](tel:520-351-4900).
On Feb. 24, Savannah Guthrie announced a new $1 million reward for her mother's safe recovery, bringing the total reward amount to $1.2 million.
A glove was later recovered along roadside brush about 2 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home that appeared to generically match the type of glove seen in the doorbell footage. Authorities later concluded the man whose DNA was found on the glove had nothing to do with the case.
An apparent break in the investigation occurred on Feb. 10, when previously inaccessible images and video footage were released showing a masked man tampering with Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera the morning she was abducted. The FBI identified the suspect as a man of average build, standing about 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10, wearing a black 25-liter Ozark Trail Hiker Pack backpack.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said the investigation "remains active and ongoing," though without a significant development. The analysis of DNA and digital evidence has been underway for the past six months and is a time-intensive process. There are currently no suspects identified in the case.
"We are in a nightmare that will not end," Savannah Guthrie said in the video. "Nothing about our situation has changed. I'm asking you, begging you. Make the right choice. Help us find her. Tell us where to look for her."
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie released a new video on social media Monday, imploring her mother's captor to "do the right thing" and help her family find her. It has been nearly six months since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home on Feb. 1.
On July 1, FBI Phoenix said that some of the ransom notes received by authorities have been deemed as "extortion attempts without legitimacy," while other ransom demands "may potentially be legitimate and are still being investigated as such."
Derrick Callella, 42, pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment by telecommunications device. He will serve five years of probation.
A Los Angeles man has pleaded guilty on Thursday to sending at least one fake ransom note for the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, per reports from Reuters and others.
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie will enter its fifth month on July 1st.
Reuters has reported that the three ransom notes purportedly from the kidnappers of Nancy Guthrie have been deemed fake, citing an anonymous FBI official.
Anyone with information on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is asked to contact the FBI at [1-800-CALL-FBI](tel:800-225-5324).
The note indicated that the perpetator(s) did not intend for Guthrie to die, according to CBS News.
Investigators believe that the two notes are legitimate and from the same person or group. According to CNN, they—along with other news outlets who received the note—held off on publishing it at the request of the Guthrie family and law enforcement, so that future communications with the kidnapper(s) could be verified.
On Monday, June 22, multiple reports revealed the existence of a second ransom note sent to media outlets in February—this one stating that Nancy Guthrie had died. This followed an initial ransom note that demanded millions in bitcoin.
"The investigation remains active and ongoing, and we will continue to follow up on any credible information," the Pima County Sheriff's Department added.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said on X that they are aware of reports "regarding an anonymous tip" given to the group in Mexico. However, local authorities said that they have not yet been contacted by Mexican authorities.
The group searched an area called Mariposa in Mexico, which is west of Nogales. However, nothing has yet been found.
An anonymous tip given to Buscando Corazones Nogales—a group in Mexico that works to locate missing people—stated that Nancy Guthrie was buried near the Arizona-Mexico border, according to reports from NewsNation, the New York Post, 12 News, and others.
No confirmed leads have emerged, and the Pima County Sheriff’s Office has not commented.
Samdesk confirms the FBI has been alerted to the notes, but their authenticity has not been verified. The sender says they only want a fair resolution and to live quietly without entering witness protection, even though submitting the notes could expose them to a hoax crime charge.
One note states Nancy is dead, while the second claims, “I saw her alive with them in the state of Sonora, Mexico.” The sender continues to demand bitcoin in exchange for details and insists they were not involved in the kidnapping.
TMZ reports that two new ransom notes have emerged in the Nancy Guthrie case. Both letters were sent from the same unknown individual who has been offering information on her kidnapping since early February.
The search enters its ninth week with no new public leads, per FOX 10 Phoenix.
After a woman's body was found in a Scottsdale canal on March 28th, Scottsdale Police identified the body as 28-year-old Passion Schurz and debunked concerns that the incident was connected to the Guthrie case.
Details are minimal as authorities work on all leads related to the case.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated that investigators collected DNA that they believe is "still workable" in the case of missing woman Nancy Guthrie.
NewsNation Senior National Correspondent Brian Entin said on X that FBI agents are "especially interested" in finding video footage from January 24th—eight days before Guthrie disappeared—according to one of Guthrie's neighbors. Entin also said that agents are interested in footage from January 11th. This is all unconfirmed.
The investigation into the possible abduction of Nancy Guthrie continues, with authorities now analyzing new images from security cameras at her home in Tucson, Arizona. The images were reportedly recovered from motion-activated cameras near the pool, backyard, and side yard of the property. It is not yet known whether the images shed new light on the investigation.
The damaged box could be connected to a reported internet outage that occurred around the time of Guthrie's disappearance, which could have potentially disrupted video surveillance systems, according to Today News.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is investigating a damaged utility box around the corner from Nancy Guthrie's home.
Sheriff Nanos said the glove found near the scene belonged to a nearby restaurant worker and is not linked to the case. Investigators are reviewing doorbell footage of a possible person of interest, and additional DNA evidence is being analyzed.
According to the Associated Press, Savannah Guthrie returned to her mother’s home for the first time since the disappearance and placed flowers at a growing tribute outside the property.
The Pima County Department of Transportation has established a temporary no-parking zone around Nancy Guthrie’s neighborhood, effective Feb. 26, citing congestion and safety concerns caused by heavy media and social media presence. The restriction will be enforced by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, with violators facing a $250 fine.
Authorities have completed their forensic processing of Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area home and are preparing to formally return the property to her family. Investigators say the residence is no longer considered an active crime scene, though the case itself remains ongoing.
Savannah Guthrie, in a new video posted on Tuesday, said her family is offering a $1 million reward in the search for her missing mother. Nancy Guthrie, 84, is believed to have been taken from her home on February 1. The TODAY Show host acknowledged that her mother may no longer be alive. "She may already be gone," she said in the video. "Please keep praying without ceasing," she said. "We still believe, we still believe in a miracle. We still believe that she can come home. Hope begets hope. As my sister says, we are blowing on the embers of hope."
According to local news outlets, the Pima County Sheriff's Department announced that the backpack found by search volunteers is unlikely to be related to the kidnapping and disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
An anonymous donor gave $100,000 to 88-Crime for information on Nancy Guthrie’s location. That adds to the FBI’s $100,000 reward, bringing the total to $200,000. The tip line allows anonymous submissions. A Milwaukee attorney previously pledged $100,000 through Crime Stoppers earlier in the week.
Investigators are working with Walmart management to identify the person seen purchasing the backpack shown in FBI-released doorbell footage.
Detectives are working to locate Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker and are coordinating with the manufacturer to assist in tracking the device.
DNA from gloves found about two miles from the home was submitted to a Florida lab and entered this morning. Officials said there were no matches. Investigators say additional DNA recovered from the residence is still being analyzed.
The Pima County Sheriff's Office has released a statement via X indicating members of the Guthrie family - including all siblings and spouses- have been cleared as possible suspects in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Although over a dozen gloves were found in the area of the house, mostly discarded from searchers, these particular gloves appear to match the suspect caught on video.
The DNA from the glove is undergoing forensic testing to ID a possible suspect. The analysis could take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours, per a report from CNN citing a former police chief.
The FBI announced Sunday that they found a glove near Nancy Guthrie's residence that appears to match those worn by the masked individual captured on video last week. The glove contains DNA that is being analyzed.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told local news that no arrests were made on Friday after a night filled with law enforcement activity.
A gray Range Rover vehicle was also searched and towed from the scene.
At least three people were detained during last night's operation, per local news.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department says it will not hold a media briefing tonight on the Nancy Guthrie investigation but plans to release a written statement soon.
The search has now entered Day 13, and officials say the investigation is still being treated as a rescue mission.
It is unclear whether the detentions are arrests or for questioning, and authorities have not confirmed whether Guthrie has been located.
According to local news reports, two people have been detained during an active SWAT operation in Pima County connected to the Nancy Guthrie investigation. FBI agents, sheriff’s deputies, and multiple SWAT units are at a residence about two miles from Guthrie’s home, where a warrant was served and the neighborhood was temporarily blocked off.
Routine pool maintenance was completed at the home on Feb. 13, at the family’s request.
Authorities are asking neighbors to submit surveillance video from Jan. 1 through Feb. 2, including suspicious people or vehicles.
Investigators confirmed that DNA not belonging to Nancy Guthrie or those close to her was found on the property, officials said. They are working to identify who it belongs to.
Several gloves were recovered during the investigation. The closest was found about two miles from the home, according to officials. Reports that a glove was found inside the residence are not accurate.
If you have information, submit it to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or [http://tips.fbi.gov](http://tips.fbi.gov).
The FBI says it has has received over 13,000 tips from the public related to this case since the beginning of February.
The FBI has also shared new identifying details about the suspect in the kidnapping after a forensic analysis of the doorbell camera footage. He is described as a man standing around 5'9" to 5'10", with an average build. In the video, he is wearing a black, 25-liter "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack" backpack. The backpack is pictured above.
The FBI is increasing its reward to $100,000 for information leading to the location of Nancy Guthrie, and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Video shows authorities in the area who appear to be part of the expanded search for Nancy Guthrie on Thursday.
Digital forensic teams are analyzing cell tower data tied to the exact timestamp of the porch footage to narrow down which devices were in the area.
FBI agents are combing dense desert terrain and searching along multiple roadways in the Catalina Foothills area. Authorities say several hundred detectives and agents are now assigned to the case.
More detainments are likely, Sheriff Nanos said, as investigators sort through over 4,000 tips received within the past 24 hours. FBI agents are combing desert terrain and canvassing nearby roadways while expanding the search footprint across the Tucson area.
Police discovered a black glove near Nancy Guthrie's home that resembles the pair worn by the masked figure caught on video. Investigators have not released any additional detail about the glove.
A person of interest detained yesterday by police has been released after questioning. The man, identified only as Carlos, was reportedly a delivery driver who expressed shock at being detained in connection to the case. He was told he was free to go shortly after midnight. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel has said authorities are looking at more than one person in connection to the case. "We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest," Patel said.
A person of interest detained yesterday by police has been released after questioning. The man, identified only as Carlos, was reportedly a delivery driver who expressed shock at being detained in connection to the case. He was told he was free to go shortly after midnight. Meanwhile, FBI Director Kash Patel has said authorities are looking at more than one person in connection to the case. "We are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest," Patel said.
CNN provided an update from a law enforcement source claiming authorities have not located Nancy Guthrie.
The woman, who gave the name of Josefina, stated that authorities were searching the shared residence in Rio Rico, AZ.
A CNN interview with a woman, stating she was the mother-in-law of a man detained for questioning, identified the person of interest by only the first name of Carlos.
According to the Pima County Sheriff's Office, the FBI's Evidence Response Team is helping the Pima County Sheriff's Department carry out a court-authorized search of a Rio Rico, Arizona, location in connection with the Nancy Guthrie investigation. The Sheriff's Office added, without giving any more information, that the operation is anticipated to take several hours.
Pima County officials said that the subject was detained during a traffic stop.
The person detained is reportedly not a member of the Guthrie family, according to TMZ.
The report indicated the arrest took place 'south of Tucson'.
An ABC News report states a person has been detained for questioning in relation to the disappearance.
Law enforcement is reportedly conducting a search in the neighborhood where Savannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie Guthrie, lives. Nancy Guthrie was at Annie’s house for dinner the night before she was reported missing.
According to a report published by TMZ, several law enforcement sources claimed that evidence gathered indicates the suspect is from the Tucson, AZ area.
Two SWAT armored vehicles have reportedly departed a Pima County Sheriff’s parking lot in Arizona. It remains unclear whether their movement is connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
FBI Director Kash Patel released four images of a potential suspect.
Monday marks the ninth day in the search for Nancy Guthrie, as FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to arrive in Tucson to assist in the search. An alleged ransom note included a deadline for $6 million to be sent by 5 p.m. today. The note reportedly included a threat to Nancy Guthrie's life if the money is not sent.
The FBI is reportedly investigating a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie. No information about its contents or authenticity have yet been released.
Authorities continue their investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance for a sixth day, with the FBI continuing to ask for information as no known suspects have been identified.
A $50,000 reward is now being offered for information in connection with the case, authorities said in a press conference. Authorities also said they are taking the ransom note reports seriously, but have not confirmed whether they are legitimate or not.
Authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, the sheriff said.
The blood on the porch came back as belonging to Nancy Guthrie, the sheriff said in an update.
The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its fifth day on Thursday, and TODAY Show anchor Savannah Guthrie pleaded in a video message with possible captors to prove her mother is still alive. At least three media outlets received alleged ransom notes, but authorities have not confirmed the legitimacy of the notes.
FBI Director Patel is expected to travel to Tucson, AZ, as part of federal assistance in the search, according to Axios.
Addressing Nancy Guthrie's possible captors, Savannah Guthrie pleaded for her safe return and confirmation that she is alive. "We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen."
In a video update posted to Instagram, Savannah Guthrie and her family thanked the public for their support in the ongoing investigation and search for Nancy Guthrie, her mother. "We feel them, and we continue to believe that she feels them, too," she said.
A tweet from KOLD anchor Mary Coleman indicated the news station has also received a ransom demand, which was also reported to authorities.
A statement from the Pima County Sheriff's Office indicated authorities are aware of the alleged ransom note, which has not been confirmed as authentic by police.
The alleged letter demanded a ransom of 'millions in Bitcoin'.
A report issued by TMZ alleges a ransom demand was received by the outlet on Tuesday morning.
The Pima County Sheriff said authorities are working to get cell phone data and obtain video from the house. He said police still do not know where Guthrie is and whether she is still alive, and asked anyone with any possible information to come forward as the investigation continues.
Authorities suspect Savannah Guthrie's mother may have been abducted after they discovered blood, signs of a struggle and signs of forced entry at her home. “At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly [in the] middle of the night,” said a spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff's Department. A $2,500 reward is being offered for any images, videos or details that lead to and arrest.
Officials report Guthrie has severe mobility limitations, does not have cognitive issues, and requires medication that could be fatal if not received within 24 hours.
Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators now believe Nancy Guthrie was likely harmed during the incident. Officials confirmed the case is no longer a search-and-rescue operation and is being treated solely as a criminal investigation.
Drones and search dogs are supporting a homicide team in the search for the missing woman.
The Pima County Sheriff confirmed that "we do in fact have a crime scene" in connection with Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. Sheriff Chris Nanos said there are signs at the house indicating the 84-year-old did not leave on her own. Nanos asked the community to "step up and start giving us some calls."
Nancy Guthrie is described as 5'5" and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
A family member called 911 on Sunday to report Nancy Guthrie missing. When police arrived at home, concerning circumstances were discovered, causing police to bring in homicide detectives. The case is currently considered a search and rescue operation, but foul play has not been ruled out.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen on Saturday night near at home.
The mother of TODAY Show host Savannah Guthrie has been reported missing in the Tucson area.
Incident reported at E Skyline Dr & N Campbell Ave.
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To make it to 84 the to have this happen is so fucked up
@DixinBuhts69 dems=demons=republicans
Leave seniors alone. Get a life. I pray she is found safe.
@rebeccabandera it’s not trying to be mean but come on. There’s a lot of silver alerts going out to and none of them are being taken in so seriously as this woman.
We should do this for all the missing kids across America
@DryerLint that’s why you shouldn’t run away. You chose to put yourself at risk. Why should the community pay for your ignorance?
Why can’t people get on here and give words of encouragement and prayers if you don’t have nothing nice don’t even say it have some morals and compassion for others no matter who their daughter is.
@desertcenterUser2057389009 Has it occurred to anyone that her Mother may have been kidnapped BECAUSE her daughter is a celebrity???? Jeesh! Is it fair that there’s so much social media and publicity searching for her compared to others? Yeah, kinda. It’s also life, and how the world works and what cards you were dealt. Life’s not fair. Some people have it better than others and vice versa. Regardless, everyone deserves whatever help they can get. Unfortunately not every missing person gets that much media attention. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. At the end of the day though, despite ALL the media attention the Guthries have received…. It hasn’t helped find her has it? The universe works in mysterious ways. Trust the process and stop the comparisons.
To make it to 84 the to have this happen is so fucked up
@DixinBuhts69 dems=demons=republicans
Leave seniors alone. Get a life. I pray she is found safe.
@rebeccabandera it’s not trying to be mean but come on. There’s a lot of silver alerts going out to and none of them are being taken in so seriously as this woman.
We should do this for all the missing kids across America
@DryerLint that’s why you shouldn’t run away. You chose to put yourself at risk. Why should the community pay for your ignorance?
Why can’t people get on here and give words of encouragement and prayers if you don’t have nothing nice don’t even say it have some morals and compassion for others no matter who their daughter is.
@desertcenterUser2057389009 Has it occurred to anyone that her Mother may have been kidnapped BECAUSE her daughter is a celebrity???? Jeesh! Is it fair that there’s so much social media and publicity searching for her compared to others? Yeah, kinda. It’s also life, and how the world works and what cards you were dealt. Life’s not fair. Some people have it better than others and vice versa. Regardless, everyone deserves whatever help they can get. Unfortunately not every missing person gets that much media attention. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. At the end of the day though, despite ALL the media attention the Guthries have received…. It hasn’t helped find her has it? The universe works in mysterious ways. Trust the process and stop the comparisons.
To make it to 84 the to have this happen is so fucked up
@DixinBuhts69 dems=demons=republicans
Leave seniors alone. Get a life. I pray she is found safe.
@rebeccabandera it’s not trying to be mean but come on. There’s a lot of silver alerts going out to and none of them are being taken in so seriously as this woman.
We should do this for all the missing kids across America
@DryerLint that’s why you shouldn’t run away. You chose to put yourself at risk. Why should the community pay for your ignorance?
Why can’t people get on here and give words of encouragement and prayers if you don’t have nothing nice don’t even say it have some morals and compassion for others no matter who their daughter is.
@desertcenterUser2057389009 Has it occurred to anyone that her Mother may have been kidnapped BECAUSE her daughter is a celebrity???? Jeesh! Is it fair that there’s so much social media and publicity searching for her compared to others? Yeah, kinda. It’s also life, and how the world works and what cards you were dealt. Life’s not fair. Some people have it better than others and vice versa. Regardless, everyone deserves whatever help they can get. Unfortunately not every missing person gets that much media attention. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. At the end of the day though, despite ALL the media attention the Guthries have received…. It hasn’t helped find her has it? The universe works in mysterious ways. Trust the process and stop the comparisons.
To make it to 84 the to have this happen is so fucked up
@DixinBuhts69 dems=demons=republicans
Leave seniors alone. Get a life. I pray she is found safe.
@rebeccabandera it’s not trying to be mean but come on. There’s a lot of silver alerts going out to and none of them are being taken in so seriously as this woman.
We should do this for all the missing kids across America
@DryerLint that’s why you shouldn’t run away. You chose to put yourself at risk. Why should the community pay for your ignorance?
Why can’t people get on here and give words of encouragement and prayers if you don’t have nothing nice don’t even say it have some morals and compassion for others no matter who their daughter is.
@desertcenterUser2057389009 Has it occurred to anyone that her Mother may have been kidnapped BECAUSE her daughter is a celebrity???? Jeesh! Is it fair that there’s so much social media and publicity searching for her compared to others? Yeah, kinda. It’s also life, and how the world works and what cards you were dealt. Life’s not fair. Some people have it better than others and vice versa. Regardless, everyone deserves whatever help they can get. Unfortunately not every missing person gets that much media attention. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. At the end of the day though, despite ALL the media attention the Guthries have received…. It hasn’t helped find her has it? The universe works in mysterious ways. Trust the process and stop the comparisons.
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To make it to 84 the to have this happen is so fucked up
@DixinBuhts69 dems=demons=republicans
Leave seniors alone. Get a life. I pray she is found safe.
@rebeccabandera it’s not trying to be mean but come on. There’s a lot of silver alerts going out to and none of them are being taken in so seriously as this woman.
We should do this for all the missing kids across America
@DryerLint that’s why you shouldn’t run away. You chose to put yourself at risk. Why should the community pay for your ignorance?
Why can’t people get on here and give words of encouragement and prayers if you don’t have nothing nice don’t even say it have some morals and compassion for others no matter who their daughter is.
@desertcenterUser2057389009 Has it occurred to anyone that her Mother may have been kidnapped BECAUSE her daughter is a celebrity???? Jeesh! Is it fair that there’s so much social media and publicity searching for her compared to others? Yeah, kinda. It’s also life, and how the world works and what cards you were dealt. Life’s not fair. Some people have it better than others and vice versa. Regardless, everyone deserves whatever help they can get. Unfortunately not every missing person gets that much media attention. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. At the end of the day though, despite ALL the media attention the Guthries have received…. It hasn’t helped find her has it? The universe works in mysterious ways. Trust the process and stop the comparisons.