The search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, continues with investigators pursuing multiple leads but still lacking a suspect nearly a week after her disappearance. The case, which began with her being dropped off at her Tucson, Arizona home on , has escalated to involve the FBI and a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to her recovery or the arrest of those involved.
While authorities have confirmed that blood found outside Guthrie’s home is hers, they have yet to establish proof of life. The investigation has focused on a ransom demand made via bitcoin, with an initial deadline of passing without resolution. A subsequent demand reportedly extends the timeframe to next Monday, though details remain scarce.
Recent investigative efforts have centered on activity near Guthrie’s residence. Investigators questioned employees at an Arco gas station approximately 20 minutes away, reportedly seeking information about a “guy who got away.” A nearby Circle K gas station, located just half a mile from the home of Guthrie’s daughter Anne and son-in-law Tommaso Cioni, provided surveillance footage after reporting a “suspicious vehicle” to federal agents. Cioni was the last person to see Nancy Guthrie, dropping her off at her home at on , hours before her pacemaker app disconnected from her phone at .
The FBI is currently assessing the authenticity of a second message received by a local Arizona television station. A statement released by the FBI indicated that investigators are “actively inspecting the information provided in the message,” but offered no further details regarding its content. The agency reiterated its request for public assistance and the $50,000 reward for information leading to Guthrie’s safe return or the apprehension of those responsible.
The lack of concrete progress is compounded by the absence of a clear motive. The initial ransom demand suggests a financially driven abduction, but the investigation is not ruling out other possibilities. The fact that Nancy Guthrie requires daily medication for an undisclosed health condition adds urgency to the search, as time is a critical factor in her well-being.
The case has drawn national attention, with the White House offering federal assistance. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, led by Sheriff Chris Nanos, is working in conjunction with the FBI to analyze evidence and pursue leads. Investigators are reportedly examining a blueprint or map discovered at the Pima County Sheriff Department, though its significance remains unknown.
Authorities have also addressed the issue of fraudulent ransom demands, arresting an individual attempting to exploit the situation for personal gain. This underscores the sensitivity of the case and the potential for opportunistic criminal activity.
As of Saturday, , the investigation remains active and ongoing. The next significant deadline associated with the ransom demands is reportedly Monday, intensifying the pressure on law enforcement to locate Nancy Guthrie and bring those responsible to justice. The focus remains on gathering information, verifying leads, and securing the safe return of Savannah Guthrie’s mother.
