A. Rahman
Authorities in Pima County, Arizona, have acknowledged circulating reports of possible ransom notes linked to the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC TODAY host Savannah Guthrie, while stressing that all such information is being thoroughly vetted.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department released a statement after outlets like TMZ and local Tucson news reported receiving unverified communications demanding money for Guthrie’s safe return. “We are aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie,” the department said. “We are taking all tips and leads very seriously. Anything that comes in goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI.”
One local station mentioned an email with a specific monetary demand and deadline, which they forwarded to law enforcement for evaluation. Officials encouraged the public to submit any information through official channels, including a QR code for tips, photos, or videos, noting that even small details could prove vital.
Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home near East Skyline Drive and North Campbell Avenue. She was last seen on the evening of January 31, 2026. Family raised the alarm the next day after she missed church and could not be reached. Her wallet, phone, and vehicle remained at the property, leading Sheriff Chris Nanos to conclude she was likely taken against her will, possibly overnight.
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No suspects have been named. Investigators confirmed biological DNA from the home matches Guthrie, though they declined to specify if it indicates injury to preserve the probe’s integrity. Teams are reviewing potential surveillance footage from multiple cameras at the residence and pursuing data from her pacemaker.
Quick Summary:
Pima County officials are investigating unverified ransom note reports in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, believed abducted from her Tucson-area home on January 31, 2026. The sheriff’s department, working with the FBI, urges tips while analyzing DNA, footage, and pacemaker data; no suspects identified yet.
