Search for Savannah Guthrie's Missing Mother Escalates with $50,000 Reward Offered by FBI
A high-profile search operation in Arizona continues without a suspect identified in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated on Thursday that investigators believe Nancy is "still out there" and are urging her to return home.
The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy's recovery or the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in her disappearance. A ransom note received by investigators includes a deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday, but does not specify a time zone. The FBI is taking the case seriously and has launched an extensive investigation.
Sheriff Nanos revealed new details about the case, including blood found outside Nancy's home that was determined to be hers. He also stated that her pacemaker disconnected from an app on her cellphone around 2:28 a.m. on Sunday.
Detectives returned to Nancy's neighborhood Wednesday to conduct follow-up work at her home and in the area. The Pima County Sheriff's Department is showing the crime scene to investigators from other agencies. Nancy was last seen at her home on Saturday night after having dinner with family members.
The FBI has deployed a team of experts, including evidence recovery personnel, intelligence analysts, hostage negotiators, victim specialists, and administrative workers, to investigate the case. They are reviewing cellphone data and interviewing neighbors, friends of the Guthries, and anyone associated with the family.
Nancy requires daily medication, adding urgency to the search. Sheriff Nanos dismissed the possibility that she may have wandered off, stating she doesn't have cognitive issues and her mobility is limited.
The neighborhood where Nancy was last seen is described as a quiet area with typical desert wildlife, such as coyotes and bobcats. Residents are installing or upgrading home security systems and reviewing their own camera footage at the request of deputies.
In an emotional social media video, Savannah Guthrie spoke to her mother's possible abductors, saying they need to know she is alive without a doubt. She also addressed the ransom note, stating the family was doing everything they can to bring Nancy home.
President Trump said on social media that he spoke with Savannah Guthrie and deployed all resources to get her mother home safely. In another video, Camron Guthrie made an appeal for the return of their mother, saying "whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you."
Law enforcement expert Rodney Harrison believes identifying the motive behind the disappearance is crucial in moving forward with the investigation.
The FBI's Tucson field office has set up a 24/7 command post as part of the joint investigation between the FBI and the sheriff's office. The case remains ongoing, with investigators urging anyone with information to come forward.
A high-profile search operation in Arizona continues without a suspect identified in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stated on Thursday that investigators believe Nancy is "still out there" and are urging her to return home.
The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy's recovery or the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in her disappearance. A ransom note received by investigators includes a deadline of 5 p.m. Thursday, but does not specify a time zone. The FBI is taking the case seriously and has launched an extensive investigation.
Sheriff Nanos revealed new details about the case, including blood found outside Nancy's home that was determined to be hers. He also stated that her pacemaker disconnected from an app on her cellphone around 2:28 a.m. on Sunday.
Detectives returned to Nancy's neighborhood Wednesday to conduct follow-up work at her home and in the area. The Pima County Sheriff's Department is showing the crime scene to investigators from other agencies. Nancy was last seen at her home on Saturday night after having dinner with family members.
The FBI has deployed a team of experts, including evidence recovery personnel, intelligence analysts, hostage negotiators, victim specialists, and administrative workers, to investigate the case. They are reviewing cellphone data and interviewing neighbors, friends of the Guthries, and anyone associated with the family.
Nancy requires daily medication, adding urgency to the search. Sheriff Nanos dismissed the possibility that she may have wandered off, stating she doesn't have cognitive issues and her mobility is limited.
The neighborhood where Nancy was last seen is described as a quiet area with typical desert wildlife, such as coyotes and bobcats. Residents are installing or upgrading home security systems and reviewing their own camera footage at the request of deputies.
In an emotional social media video, Savannah Guthrie spoke to her mother's possible abductors, saying they need to know she is alive without a doubt. She also addressed the ransom note, stating the family was doing everything they can to bring Nancy home.
President Trump said on social media that he spoke with Savannah Guthrie and deployed all resources to get her mother home safely. In another video, Camron Guthrie made an appeal for the return of their mother, saying "whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you."
Law enforcement expert Rodney Harrison believes identifying the motive behind the disappearance is crucial in moving forward with the investigation.
The FBI's Tucson field office has set up a 24/7 command post as part of the joint investigation between the FBI and the sheriff's office. The case remains ongoing, with investigators urging anyone with information to come forward.
This is getting soooo outta hand! $50k reward? What if this is a sick individual trying to scam us all? 
And what about those cops searching her neighborhood? Shouldn't they focus on finding her ASAP? I mean, she's 84 and needs her meds like crazy... 
. The more they search, the more worried everyone must be. That blood found outside her house is definitely a big clue... what if it was some kind of sick prank gone wrong? 
My heart goes out to Savannah and her family, they're all going through this nightmare together 
.
$50k reward dont think it'll make a difference though 
theyre literally looking for clues in the desert meanwhile nancys life is literally hanging by a thread 
The fact that Nancy Guthrie has daily medication makes it even more urgent to find her ASAP. I feel so bad for Savannah & her family, they must be going through some tough times right now 
. Can you imagine if this happened to your own mom? It's like, the more time that passes, the harder it is to find clues 
. What do you think drives someone to take a 84-year-old woman from her home? Is it desperation or something else entirely? 
$50k reward 
is a good start, but I think 
action on this one! 
The FBI has some awesome 
tools at their disposal, and they should be using them 
to track down those responsible. 
This is getting personal for Savannah 
, and I'm sending all my positive vibes her way 
. We need to get Nancy home safely 
as soon as possible! 
The community is coming together to help, that's what matters 
. Let's get those suspects caught ASAP! 
Justice will be served 
they're like little balls of fluff! anyway back to this news... i don't know about the whole ransom thing but it's so stressful for savannah and her fam. i mean, can you imagine if it was your mom or grandma? 
does anyone know how they're tracking the pacemaker? 
. Fingers crossed that they catch whoever is behind this soon 