The family of missing Nancy Guthrie has offered to pay the $6 million demanded in an alleged ransom note as its 5 p.m. deadline approaches Monday.
Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of theToday show, and her siblings released a video Saturday and said they will pay the money for their 84-year-old mother’s return, as law enforcement scrambles to verify if the note is authentic.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing for nine days. Police believe she was abducted from her home outside of Tucson, Arizona, at some point between the night of January 31 and the morning of February 1.
The missing senior relies on medication to stay healthy, and her family fears she is not being provided the drugs she desperately needs.
No suspects have been identified in the investigation. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the case, with the FBI offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Key points
- Savannah Guthrie and family release video saying 'we will pay' for mother's return after apparent contact with suspected kidnapper
- Nancy Guthrie's alleged kidnappers might not even be in the US, ex-FBI official says
- Another FBI official questions the strange details in the case
- Recapped: What were Nancy Guthrie's final known movements?
- Nine days in... where does the investigation currently stand?
- Initial ransom note deadline passes
- Officials are investigating 'new message regarding Nancy Guthrie'
Watch: Fears raised over a recent video that could have made Nancy a target
Friday 6 February 2026 11:30 , Owen ScottFears have been raised that a recent video could have made Nancy Guthrie a target for kidnappers.
The video featured Savannah and her mother at Nancy’s Tucson home, with the camera clearly showing the interior and the layout of the property.
Kash Patel could join search for Nancy Guthrie
Friday 6 February 2026 12:00 , Owen ScottFBI Director Kash Patel is reportedly poised to join the search for Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for over six days.
The decision comes after President Donald Trump said that he had spoken directly with Savannah Guthrie and ordered federal law enforcement to flood resources into the investigation immediately.
Andrea Cavallier has the full story...
FBI set to join search for Nancy Guthrie after Trump spoke with daughter Savannah
Jesse Watters suggests 'mistakes may have been made' in Nancy Guthrie search
Friday 6 February 2026 12:30 , Owen Scott
Jesse Watters has suggested that “mistakes may have been made” in the search for Nancy Guthrie.
Speaking on his show, Jesse Watters Primetime, the host questioned why the FBI is “being so vague” about some details of the case.
He began going through the details of the case, before asking why Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos refused to say who had dropped Nancy off at her home.
“We’re going to go with family, just family,” Nanos had said, despite previously telling The New York Times that Nancy’s son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni, had dropped her off.
Nancy was last seen at her daughter Annie and her husband, Tammaso’s, house.
“Time is of the essence, and mistakes may have been made,” Watters claimed. “Authorities initially cleared the scene, Nancy’s house. Then yesterday they went back in.”
James Tapper slams influencers 'pushing unverified nonsense for clicks' amid Nancy Guthrie search
Friday 6 February 2026 13:00 , Owen ScottCNN anchor Jake Tapper slammed influencer spreading “nonsense” for “clicks” during the search for Nancy Guthrie.
On The Lead, the broadcaster suggested that influencers were sharing “unverified” information in an effort to generate interest in their accounts and rack up more followers.
“We are in what some people call the post-news media era, or in a social media era,” he said. “So many people who provide ‘information’ are influencers who are focused more on getting clicks and growing an audience than they are in providing accurate information.
“And that reared its head.”
He also pointed out that Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos had pleaded with the public to be sceptical about anything they read about the case on social media, which he described as an “ugly world.”
Tapper’s rant did not stop there, though, as he continued to blast influencers for making unverified claims during the search for Nancy.
“Law enforcement had to comment today about a number of unverified if not completely false claims about suspects and evidence to dispel the rumors,” Tapper continued. “And I wonder, what is the real-world result of influencers pushing unverified nonsense for clicks?”
“What’s the impact on the family? What’s the impact on the investigation?”
Watch: AI is making the search for Nancy Guthrie more difficult
Friday 6 February 2026 13:30 , Owen ScottThe Pima County Sheriff Office and the FBI have said A.I. generated content is making the search for Nancy Guthrie more difficult.
That means evidence has to be examined even more closely to check that it is not fake.
Authorities are looking at 'everybody' around Nancy Guthrie's home
Friday 6 February 2026 14:00 , Owen Scott
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says that authorities are investigating everyone who has a link to Nancy Guthrie.
“We’re actively looking at everybody we come across in this case,” Nanos told reporters. “We would be irresponsible if we didn’t talk to everybody.
“The Uber driver, the gardener, the pool person, whoever, everybody.”
According to him, the Uber driver who took Nancy to her daughter’s house on Saturday night has been very “open” and is not under suspicion.
Karoline Leavitt says the government is 'here to help' in search for Nancy Guthrie
Friday 6 February 2026 14:30 , Owen Scott
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday that the Trump administration has thrown its weight behind the search for Nancy Guthrie.
According to her, President Trump told Savannah that “the federal government is here to help.”
“Any request that are made by state and local officials in the search of Miss Gunfrie will absolutely be accommodated,” Leavitt continued. “I spoke with the FBI directly about that today as well.
“And our hearts and our prayers are with Savannah and her entire family as they search for her dear mother.”
No press conference expected today
Friday 6 February 2026 14:40 , Katie HawkinsonThere’s no press conference expected Friday as the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its sixth day.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Thursday he isn’t planning on holding another press conference ”unless we have some real evidence or something to bring up to you.”
“It's pretty pointless to just keep hounding the same things over and over,” he said.
FBI offers $50,000 reward for information on Nancy Guthrie
Friday 6 February 2026 14:53 , Katie HawkinsonThe FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information “leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.”
The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its sixth day. Investigators have yet to identify a suspect in her disappearance.
Watch: Savannah Guthrie's brother shares new plea to mother's potential kidnapper
Friday 6 February 2026 15:00 , Katie HawkinsonSavannah Guthrie’s brother, Camron Guthrie, has shared a new video asking for their mother’s potential kidnapper to make contact with the family.
This comes after the FBI said it’s investigating a ransom letter that listed a deadline of Thursday at 5 p.m. It also listed a second deadline for next Monday.
Camron’s video was shared Thursday evening, just after the initial deadline passed.
Here's what the FBI has revealed about the ransom demand
Friday 6 February 2026 15:24 , Katie HawkinsonThe FBI is investigating reports of ransom letters sent to multiple media outlets this week as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
“Regarding the ransom letter, we are aware of a ransom letter that was sent to the local media and then to national outlets. As with every lead, we are taking it seriously,” FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke said Thursday.
Janke said the notes contained references to a deadline and a monetary demand, as well as mentions of “an Apple Watch” and “a floodlight,” but declined to provide further details.
“The ransom note that was distributed to the media did make a demand for 5 p.m. [Thursday], and if a transfer wasn't made, then I think a second demand was for next Monday,” Janke told reporters.
'It breaks my heart': Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks out about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Friday 6 February 2026 15:31 , Katie HawkinsonAttorney General Pam Bondi briefly commented on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance at a press conference Friday morning.
“We're doing everything to assist the locals. We're working with the locals. It breaks my heart for Savannah and for her family,” Bondi said.
“I know she's asked for all of our prayers. So please pray for her, pray for her beautiful mom, pray for her family that she's returned home. That's all we can say about that at this time. I’ve known Savannah for over 30 years and it’s breaking my heart,” she added.
Recap: Timeline of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Friday 6 February 2026 16:04 , Katie HawkinsonThe Pima County Sheriff’s Office has revealed an updated timeline of the events leading up to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Here’s what we know:
- Saturday, 5:32 p.m.: Nancy travels to a local family member’s home for dinner.
- Saturday, 9:48 p.m.: Family members drop Nancy off at her home, and her garage door opens.
- Saturday, 9:50 p.m.: Nancy’s garage door closes.
- Sunday, 1:47 a.m.: Nancy’s doorbell camera disconnects.
- Sunday, 2:12 a.m.: Software detects a person on the camera (authorities have said there is no video available).
- Sunday, 2:28 a.m.: Nancy’s pacemaker app shows it disconnected from her phone.
- Sunday, 11:56 a.m.: The family checks on Nancy after hearing she did not attend church.
- Sunday, 12:03 p.m.: 911 call made to Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
- Sunday, 12:15 p.m.: Patrol car arrives at Nancy’s home.
Father of Elizabeth Smart speaks out about Nancy Guthrie's case
Friday 6 February 2026 16:17 , Katie HawkinsonEd Smart, the father of kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, spoke to CNN about the emotional toll of abduction as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
“Not knowing is one of the worst things out there,” he told CNN. “Not knowing what, you know, Elizabeth was going through, how was she surviving?”
“And all of these questions, of course, apply to Nancy,” he continued.
Elizabeth was abducted from her Utah home in 2002 at the age of 14 and held captive for nine months. She has since become a child safety advocate.
The search for Nancy has now entered its sixth day, and police have yet to identify any suspects. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information that helps investigators find her.
Fellow journalists offer support to Savannah Guthrie
Friday 6 February 2026 16:33 , Katie HawkinsonSavannah Guthrie’s fellow journalists are offering their support as the search for her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, continues.
CNN anchor Jake Tapper called on Nancy’s potential kidnapper to “please bring her back to her family” in a social media post shared Thursday.
“Savannah Guthrie is exactly who you think she is: kind, considerate, smart, dedicated, loving, a woman of faith. Her mother is one of the only people I've ever met even kinder than Savannah,” he wrote.
Hoda Kotb, who formerly co-hosted “Today” with Savannah, returned to the show Friday to speak out about Nancy’s disappearance.
“This whole thing is breaking my heart, and I’m happy to be sitting here with you,” Kotb said. “Everybody’s hoping and praying for Nancy’s safe return. There’s been a massive show of support, from vigils to people offering positive thoughts online and just a lot of hope.”
NBC News’ Kristen Welker, “Today” co-host Al Roker and NBC Sports anchor Mike Tirico have also offered prayers and words of support for the Guthrie family.
'My heart is with the Guthrie family,' Arizona governor says
Friday 6 February 2026 17:02 , Katie HawkinsonArizona Governor Katie Hobbs said her “heart is with the Guthrie family” as the search continues for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
”The Arizona Department of Public Safety is coordinating with local law enforcement in Tucson, offering Rapid DNA analysis and prepared to deploy additional support as needed,” Hobbs wrote on X.
Sheriff slams 'reckless' reporting about potential suspects
Friday 6 February 2026 17:10 , Katie HawkinsonPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has slammed “reckless” reporting about potential suspects in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest, Nanos said Thursday.
“Nobody's eliminated, but we just really don't have enough to say, ‘This is our suspect, this is our guy or our gal.’ We just don't know that. And it's really kind of reckless to report that someone is a suspect when they could very well be a victim,” he told reporters.
“I plead with you to be careful of what it is we put out there, because we don't have anybody here listed as a suspect, and you could actually be doing some damage to the case, and you can do some damage to that individual too,” he continued.
FBI agent calls on Nancy Guthrie's potential kidnapper to reach out
Friday 6 February 2026 18:15 , Katie HawkinsonFBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke spoke directly to Nancy Guthrie’s potential kidnapper at a Thursday press conference.
“The family wants to be contacted. They know time is of the essence. And if those that may have Nancy are watching this, the family is ready to talk, get proof of life, because there has been no contact after that ransom note went to the media,” Janke said.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is not planning on holding another press conference until there’s a major development in the case.
Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping is latest abduction case to capture America's attention
Friday 6 February 2026 18:30 , Katie HawkinsonThe kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie has captured the public’s attention, much like other famous abductions in recent history.
Here’s a look back at some of those cases as the search continues:
Nancy Guthrie's kidnapping is latest abduction case to capture America's attention
What has the Guthrie family said about Nancy's disappearance?
Friday 6 February 2026 18:50 , Katie HawkinsonNancy Guthrie’s family members have used social media to speak out about her disappearance this week.
Savannah Guthrie shared an Instagram post Monday night asking for the public’s help in finding her 84-year-old mother.
“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant,” she wrote. “Raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment.”
Savannah and her siblings — sister Annie Guthrie and brother Camron Guthrie — then shared a video Wednesday night asking their mother’s potential kidnapper to contact them and provide proof she’s alive.
“We need to know without a doubt that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us,” Savannah said.
Camron shared another video Thursday night, asking to speak with “whoever is out there holding our mother.”
“We want to hear from you. We haven’t heard anything directly. We need you to reach out, and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward,” he said. “But first, we have to know that you have our mom. We want to talk to you, and we are waiting for contact.”
California man arrested for 'imposter' ransom demand set to appear in court
Friday 6 February 2026 19:27 , Katie HawkinsonDerrick Callella, the California man accused of sending “imposter” ransom messages to two members of Nancy Guthrie’s family, is set to appear in court later this afternoon.
The hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. PT (5 p.m. ET). He is not expected to enter a plea today, according to NBC News.
Investigators alleged Callella texted the Guthries to ask about a Bitcoin transaction.
“Did you get the bitcoin were [sic] waiting on our end for the transaction,” the message reads.
Callella “admitted to sending the two text messages” and said he was “trying to see if the family would respond,” according to the criminal complaint.
This came after an Arizona news outlet received a ransom note demanding a Bitcoin payment on Monday, the complaint said. These messages “have not been linked” to that ransom demand.
“To those imposters who are trying to take advantage and profit from this situation – we will investigate and ensure you are held accountable for your actions,” FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke said in a statement.
The Independent has contacted Callella’s attorney for comment.
NBC hosts at Winter Olympics send support to Savannah Guthrie
Friday 6 February 2026 20:27 , Katie HawkinsonNBC hosts Mary Carillo and Terry Gannon voiced their support for Savannah Guthrie during the network’s Winter Olympics opening ceremony broadcast this afternoon.
“She is dearly missed by everybody here,” Gannon said. “We send our love and our prayers and our positive energy to Savannah tonight.”
Savannah, who co-anchors the “Today” show, was initially set to host the opening ceremony for NBC but pulled out of the event earlier this week amid the ongoing search for her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
TMZ shares additional details about the ransom note it received
Friday 6 February 2026 20:57 , Katie HawkinsonA new report by TMZ could reveal more clues about Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts.
TMZ, along with some Arizona news outlets, reportedly received ransom notes demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin for Nancy’s safe return earlier this week. The FBI has confirmed it is investigating the letters received by TMZ and others.
TMZ reports the alleged ransom note included a timeframe for when Nancy would be returned to her family after the money is sent. The outlet used this information to determine a list of nearby states Nancy could plausibly be located in, working on the assumption she has not been taken on a plane.
These states include Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. Small areas of Kansas and Oklahoma are also possibilities.
The letter TMZ received was ”well written,” suggesting the author is educated and spent time crafting it, according to the outlet.
What we know about Nancy Guthrie's health
Friday 6 February 2026 21:19 , Katie HawkinsonNancy Guthrie, 84, is “very limited in mobility” but of “great sound mind,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said earlier this week.
But she also relies on medication that needs to be taken every 24 hours, otherwise the consequences “could be fatal,” according to Nanos.
In a video shared Wednesday, Savannah Guthrie said her mother’s health is “fragile.”
“Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light. She has grandchildren that adore her and crowd around her and cover her with kisses. Her health, her heart is fragile,” she said.
Police also flagged her health issues when she initially vanished, according to a 911 dispatch audio.
“Nancy has high blood pressure, a pacemaker and cardiac issues,” the dispatcher said.
FBI expected to use billboards to aid search for Nancy Guthrie
Friday 6 February 2026 22:09 , Katie HawkinsonThe FBI is planning to display information about Nancy Guthrie on billboards in Arizona and neighboring states as the search for the 84-year-old continues, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said Thursday.
“They’re now planning to put those up in every state around here, in all of our neighboring states,” Nanos said.
Officials are investigating 'new message regarding Nancy Guthrie'
Friday 6 February 2026 22:14 , Katie HawkinsonThe FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department are “aware of a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie,” according to a statement posted Friday afternoon.
“Investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity,” the statement reads. “While this is one new piece of information, the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are still asking anyone with tips to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.”
Sheriff calls lack of video footage in case 'disappointing'
Friday 6 February 2026 22:37 , Katie HawkinsonPima County Sheriff Chris Nanos called the lack of video footage related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance “disappointing.”
This comes after investigators revealed Nancy’s doorbell camera was disconnected early Sunday, and software detected movement at her home shortly afterward. But investigators have been unable to recover the footage because the 84-year-old didn’t have an active subscription.
“It is concerning, it’s actually almost disappointing because you’ve got your hopes up,” Nanos told the Associated Press. “OK, they got an image. ‘Well, we do, but we don’t.’”
“I wish technology was as easy as we believe it is, that here’s a picture, here’s your bad guy. But it’s not,” he added. “There are pieces of information that come to us from these tech groups that say ‘this is what we have and we can’t get anymore.’”
What has Trump said about Savannah Guthrie's missing mom?
Friday 6 February 2026 23:05 , Katie HawkinsonPresident Donald Trump has said federal resources are available to help with the search for Nancy Guthrie.
"I spoke with Savannah Guthrie, and let her know that I am directing ALL Federal Law Enforcement to be at the family's, and Local Law Enforcement's, complete disposal, IMMEDIATELY," Trump wrote on Truth Social Wednesday night. "We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely."
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump also watched Thursday’s press conference updating the public on the investigation.
“The president, as you all know, spoke directly with Savannah yesterday and told her that the federal government is here to help. Any requests that are made by state and local officials in the search of Mrs. Guthrie will absolutely be accommodated,” Leavitt said.
“I spoke with the FBI directly about that today as well, and our hearts and our prayers are with Savannah and her entire family as they search for her dear mother,” she added.
Recap: FBI offers $50,000 reward for information on Nancy Guthrie
Friday 6 February 2026 23:25 , Katie HawkinsonThe FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information “leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.”
Investigators are currently looking into a “new message” related to her disappearance, the Pima County sheriff announced Friday.
Watch: FBI says AI is complicating the search for missing Nancy Guthrie
Friday 6 February 2026 23:40 , Katie HawkinsonRecap: Timeline of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
Saturday 7 February 2026 00:00 , Katie HawkinsonThe Pima County Sheriff’s Office revealed an updated timeline of the events leading up to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance at a Thursday afternoon press conference.
Here’s what we know:
- Saturday, 5:32 p.m.: Nancy travels to a local family member’s home for dinner.
- Saturday, 9:48 p.m.: Family members drop Nancy off at her home, and her garage door opens.
- Saturday, 9:50 p.m.: Nancy’s garage door closes.
- Sunday, 1:47 a.m.: Nancy’s doorbell camera disconnects.
- Sunday, 2:12 a.m.: Software detects a person on the camera (authorities have said there is no video available).
- Sunday, 2:28 a.m.: Nancy’s pacemaker app shows it disconnected from her phone.
- Sunday, 11:56 a.m.: The family checks on Nancy after hearing she did not attend church.
- Sunday, 12:03 p.m.: 911 call made to Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
- Sunday, 12:15 p.m.: Patrol car arrives at Nancy’s home.
FBI offers $50,000 reward for information on Nancy Guthrie
Saturday 7 February 2026 00:30 , Samantha BeechThe FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information “leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and/or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.”
The search for Nancy Guthrie has entered its sixth day. Investigators are yet to identify a suspect in her disappearance.
The bureau said, “The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Phoenix Field Office and the Pima County Sheriff's Department in Arizona are investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, last seen at her residence in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, on the evening of January 31, 2026. She is considered to be a vulnerable adult who has difficulty walking, has a pacemaker, and needs daily medication for a heart condition.”
Anyone with information is urged to submit a tip to the FBI.
New message sent to media outlets may be 'response' to Guthrie family
Saturday 7 February 2026 01:00 , Mike BediganThe “new message” sent to media outlets about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother was “just as coherent” as the first and did not appear to be another ransom note, but rather a “response” to pleas put out by the family.
Mary Coleman, anchor for KOLD 13 News, who has seen the second message said the message was clearly thought out and “put together well.” She told CNN that it appeared as though the sender was trying to prove they were the person who had sent the previous message.
“I will say, the FBI and PCSD were classifying the first as a ransom note and I will say that I don't think that they will classify this second one as a ransom note,” Coleman said, adding that the second note did not contain further deadlines.
Coleman was asked whether the new note was “in response” to videos put out by the Guthrie family and whether it contained proof that Nancy Guthrie was still alive.
“I can't disclose whether it includes that, but I will go as far as to say that it does seem like it is a response to some of those videos that were made,” she said.
Savannah Guthrie and family release video saying 'we will pay' for mother's return after apparent contact with suspected kidnapper
Sunday 8 February 2026 00:44 , Graig GraziosiSavannah Guthrie released a new video on Instagram addressing the suspected kidnapper who abducted her mother, Nancy.
In the video, she says that her family has “received your message” and “will pay” for their mother’s safe return.
“We received your message and we understand,” the Today anchor said. She was joined by her brother Camron and sister Annie.
She included a single caption on her video: “Bring her home.”
“We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her,” Guthrie said. She added that her mother is “very valuable to us” and “we will pay.”
READ MORE:
Savannah Guthrie tells suspected kidnapper her family ‘received your message’
What happened to Savannah Guthrie’s mom? Search continues as police confirm blood found belongs to Nancy
Sunday 8 February 2026 01:05 , Graig GraziosiToday co-host Savannah Guthrie and her family posted a new video on Saturday night seemingly acknowledging that they’d made contact with the suspected kidnapper who abducted their 84-year-old mother, Nancy.
The family says they “understand” the suspected kidnapper and “will pay” to have their mother back.
Here’s everything we know about the suspicious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie:
What happened to Savannah Guthrie’s mom? Police confirm blood found belongs to Nancy
Pima County Sheriff's Office: No updates on Saturday
Sunday 8 February 2026 01:20 , Graig GraziosiOn Saturday afternoon, the Pima County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement on its X account saying that it was not planning to hold any press briefings regarding the Nancy Guthrie investigation, pending a breaking development.
Several hours later, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a video saying they had apparently been in contact with the suspected kidnapper and “will pay” for their mother’s return.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Office has not issued any statements since the video was released.
We currently do not have any press briefings scheduled for the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
— Pima County Sheriff's Department (@PimaSheriff) February 7, 2026
If something breaks, we will call one immediately & email our media partners as well as post here.
Sheriff Nanos is also not granting any interviews at this time.
Sheriff's deputies show up at Nancy Guthrie's home
Sunday 8 February 2026 02:23 , Graeme MassieThe Pima County deputies arrived at the home on Saturday evening, following the latest family video, according to KVOA reporter Jacob Owens.
Pima County Sheriff’s Department vehicles just arrived, currently talking to private security individual at Nancy Guthrie’s home. pic.twitter.com/nZjOUe8NVT
— Jacob Owens (@JacobOwensTV) February 8, 2026
Sheriff's deputies have left Nancy Guthrie's home
Sunday 8 February 2026 03:06 , Graig GraziosiPima County sheriff’s deputies have left the Tucson-area home of Nancy Guthrie after arriving approximately an hour ago.
KVOA reporter Jacob Owens, who was on the scene, reported that the deputies have left.
A security guard in the neighborhood reportedly told Owens that the PCSD occasionally checks in on the property.
PCSD has left —
— Jacob Owens (@JacobOwensTV) February 8, 2026
“Everything’s good they’re just checking in,” is what the security official told members of the press. He says PCSD does so periodically. https://t.co/YijpiBK06N
Law enforcement is reportedly at Annie Guthrie's home taking photographs
Sunday 8 February 2026 04:33 , Graig GraziosiNewsNation reporter Brian Entin is outside the home of Annie Guthrie, one of Nancy Guthrie’s daughters.
According to Entin, law enforcement personnel are inside the home. He said he can see lights flashing inside the house, which he believes to be camera flashes.
It’s unclear why law enforcement visited the home this evening.
I’m outside Annie Guthrie’s house where law enforcement appears to be taking photos inside. pic.twitter.com/CXxqCzyyHy
— Brian Entin (@BrianEntin) February 8, 2026
Former FBI hostage negotiator says opening communication is key
15:24 , Isabel KeaneA retired FBI hostage negotiator says it’s a good thing Savannah Guthrie and her family continue to address their mother’s alleged kidnapper.
“In a hostage negotiation, the key is keeping the lines of communication open. As long as somebody’s talking, we’re doing OK,” former hostage negotiator Chip Massey told NBC News NOW.
In a video shared Saturday night, Nancy Guthrie’s family pleaded for her return, telling her alleged kidnapper they “received” their message and would “pay.”
Watch: 'We will pay' says Nancy Guthrie's family to her alleged kidnappers
08:12 , Owen ScottNancy Guthrie’s family have said that they will pay the amount given on an alleged ransom note, demanding millions in Bitcoin for the 84-year-old’s release.
Savannah Guthrie and her family released a video on Saturday, declaring their intention to pay the huge sum given in the note. However, authorities remain uncertain over the threatening letter’s authenticity.
Nancy Guthrie has been missing for nine days. So where does the investigation stand?
08:29 , Owen Scott
Nancy Guthrie vanished nine days ago, at some point between the evening of January 31 and the morning of February 1.
The 84-year-old, who is the mother of Today show star Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her Tucson home.
But where does the investigation currently stand?
Here’s everything you need to know:
- Savannah Guthrie and her family received a ransom note demanding $6 million in exchange for their mother’s release
- The first deadline on the note has already passed. That was set for February 5
- The second deadline is set for 5pm this evening
- The authenticity of the note remains unverified
- However, the Guthrie family says they “will pay”
- Authorities continue to say that they have no suspects or people of interest in the investigation
Recapped: What were Nancy Guthrie's final known movements?
08:39 , Owen Scott
Nancy Guthrie was first reported missing on February 1, after failing to appear at a church service she normally attended regularly.
A day earlier, she had dined with her daughter Annie and her son-in-law Tommaso Cioni.
After a night of board games and food, she returned to her home in Tucson. She was not seen again.
Authorities have confirmed that Guthrie took an Uber to get to Annie’s house. The driver of the car was said to be co-operating with the investigation and is not believed to be under investigation.
Cioni dropped Guthrie home, although police have not named him as a suspect.
“We’re actively looking at everybody we come across in this case, we would be irresponsible if we didn’t talk to everybody,” Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. “Everybody’s still a suspect in our eyes.
“The family’s been very cooperative; they’ve done everything we’ve asked of them.”
The authors of the ransom note might not even be in the US, says ex-FBI official
09:20 , Owen Scott
A former FBI agent has cast doubt on the authenticity of the ransom note sent to a variety of publications, demanding $6 million for the return of Nancy Guthrie.
The note had specified that the huge cash sum needed to be in “USD,” a detail that stuck out to former FBI agent Michael Harrigan.
“If you’re domestic, why would you ever put ‘USD?’ You put six million,” he toldThe New York Post.
“Why would you use that if you’re a domestic person?” he continued. “That points to somebody who might be potentially outside the country.”
Harrigan, who oversaw the FBI National Academy, also said the detail “lends the potential for this being a scam.”
Another former FBI official questions the circumstances of Nancy's disappearance
09:50 , Owen Scott
Another former FBI official has questioned some of the details of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance.
Former FBI Assistant Director Chris Swecker questioned whether Nancy was even kidnapped during an appearance on Fox News’The Big Weekend Show.
He says that the alleged kidnappers’ demands don’t make sense and wondered why they have been so slow to provide a proof of life.
“If this was a kidnapping, it would be a very simple matter to authenticate and provide proof of life,” he said.
“I’m very skeptical of this,” Swecker continued. “Is this really a kidnapping? Does somebody really have her, and is she really alive?”
The change in the amount asked for by the alleged kidnappers stuck out as strange to Swecker too.
“Remember now, it was one million not too long ago. All of a sudden, it’s six million,” he said. “I really think there’s a third party here that’s just playing with them, opportunists who think they can exploit this situation.”
Billy Bush says NBC should pay $6 million ransom for Nancy Guthrie's release
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Billy Bush says that NBC could “easily” pay the $6 million ransom that would allegedly lead to Nancy Guthrie’s release.
The TV presenter, who is the nephew of former President George W. Bush, said that the demands for payment have left him “very hopeful and optimistic.”
He made the remarks on Fox News’s show The Sunday Briefing, suggesting that paying the price for Guthrie’s release should be a “quick-hit send.”
“The report is that Monday by 5:00 o’clock they want a $6 million bitcoin ransom; that means Nancy Guthrie is well,” he alleged. “And $6 million for NBC is, well, a quick-hit send.
“They should be able to get that done very easily.”
Retired NYPD sergeant says that the Guthrie case could 'rewrite textbooks'
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A retired NYPD sergeant says that Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance could “rewrite textbooks” because of the bizarre details of the case.
“This doesn’t track with how these crimes usually work,” retired NYPD sergeant Joe Giacalone told Fox News.
“Why would you choose an 84-year-old woman in the physical condition that she’s in?” he continued. “She’s on medication. There’s so many things that could go wrong... the risk far outweighs the benefits.”
Giacalone added that kidnapping the mother of a prominent newscaster was even stranger, since that virtually guaranteed that it was going to be “major news.”
Also, sending a ransom note to TMZ seemed like “overkill” to him too.
And, even stranger, demanding that the payment is made with Bitcoin was even stranger given that it can be easily traced.
“You better have a strong VPN and a strong signal if you’re contacting them through Bitcoin wallets,” Giacalone said.
Watch: The FBI sweeps Nancy Guthrie's home as part of the desperate search for the 84-year-old
11:30 , Owen ScottThe FBI has conducted a desperate search of Nancy Guthrie’s home as part of its investigation into the 84-year-old’s disappearance.
The search was caught on video, with the footage showing agents examining everything from Nancy’s garden to her front porch.
Pictured: Nancy Guthrie's last known whereabouts
11:46 , Owen ScottNancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in Tucson, Arizona, by her son-in-law, Tommaso Cioni.
The property in the Catalina Foothills is also the childhood home of Savannah Guthrie, star of the Today show.
The single-story brick home was purchased in 1975, according to Hello! Magazine, and cost $85,000 at the time. It is now valued at $1.1 million, Hello! reports.
Blood was found on the property’s porch after Nancy’s disappearance, with authorities later confirming that at least some of this blood belonged to the missing 84-year-old.
A sheriff deputy is now guarding the property, as per a request from the family, during the search.
Social media users have joined the search for Nancy Guthrie... but how much does that actually help?
12:00 , Owen ScottSocial media has been discussing the apparent abduction of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother ever since news broke.
As the search continues with no suspects or persons of interest, posts across Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook and YouTube have put millions of eyeballs on tips and theories surrounding her disappearance.
Some have filmed themselves walking through Nancy’s neighborhood, while others have shared details they regard as being “sus.”
That has amplified false rumors and forced law enforcement to repeatedly set the record straight on crucial details.
Hallie Golden has the full story...
Social media detectives’ role in search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother
Billboards appealing for information about Nancy Guthrie spring up in the Tucson area
12:09 , Owen ScottBillboards appealing for information about Nancy Guthrie have sprung up across the Tucson, Arizona, area.
The huge signs, erected by the FBI, include details about the 84-year-old’s appearance and a large photograph of her.
Kash Patel is heading to Tucson...but not to help with the search for Nancy Guthrie
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FBI Director Kash Patel is set to travel to Tucson, Arizona.
However, Patel’s trip is not related to the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie unfolding in the city.
“Director Patel is receiving personal updates from his team on this case,” FBI Phoenix public affairs officer Brooke Brennan told CNN. “Travel to Tucson is unrelated to this investigation and had been previously discussed weeks prior, though plans may change.
“We don’t have any additional comment at this time.”
Watch: Police warn of Nancy Guthrie's ailing health on 911 call
13:00 , Owen ScottA police dispatch call has revealed that authorities have flagged Nancy Guthrie’s ill-health as a concern.
In the footage, officers can be heard warning that Nancy Guthrie has “high blood pressure, a pacemaker and cardiac issues.
Cops seen searching septic tank behind Nancy Guthrie's home
13:30 , Owen ScottPolice were spotted searching a septic tank behind Nancy Guntrie’s home on Sunday.
A drone captured footage of cops probing a manhole with a long pole but the official reason for this has not yet been given.
In the footage, which was viewed by The New York Post, the police appeared to conclude the search empty-handed.
Nancy Guthrie's local church asks congregation to 'pray' for missing 84-year-old
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Church leaders at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church have asked their congregation to “pray” for Nancy Guthrie, amid the desperate search to find her.
John Tittle, the church’s pastor, said that he hoped to “honor the family’s privacy.
“We’re going to keep praying through this horrific ordeal,” he told his congregation on Sunday.
“When we find ourselves heartbroken by the inhumanity and the evil that has been done to Nancy and her family,” Tittle added, “what do we do?”
During his speech, he said that forgiveness was “essential to survival” and that it was the only thing that can heal “hatred and bitterness.”
The Guthrie children likely had help from the FBI for crafting their statement, ex-FBI director says
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A former FBI director says that he believes his former employer helped craft Savannah Guthrie’s appeal to her mother’s alleged kidnapper.
In the video, Savannah said that she and her siblings willing to “pay” for their mother’s release.
“We received your message and we understand,” Savannah says in the video. “We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her.
“This is the only way we will have peace.”
Former FBI Deputy Director and CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst Andrew McCabe says that the Federal Bureau of Investigation likely helped craft that statement.
“There is no question in my mind that every word of that statement was carefully honed with the assistance of the FBI experts who are advising the family,” McCabe told CNN yesterday.
Guthrie family requests police presence at mom Nancy's home amid search
15:45 , Isabel KeaneThe family of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, has requested a police presence at the home for security purposes.
A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Office said the department will “maintain a presence at Nancy Guthrie’s residence for security purposes moving forward,” in a statement to PEOPLE.
“Members of the media and the public are reminded that all traffic laws and private property laws must be followed. No trespassing is allowed on Nancy Guthrie’s property,” the spokesperson added.
The sheriff’s department replaced private security guards that were hired to monitor the Tucson, Arizona, home.
Hoda Kotb fills in for Savannah Guthrie one year after Today show departure
16:55 , Isabel KeaneHoda Kotb returned to the Today show, filling in for her former co-anchor, Savannah Guthrie, as her mom, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing.
The 61-year-old former Today co-host returned to the NBC program Monday alongside Craig Melvin, as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
“Hoda is joining us as Savannah remains with her family in Arizona,” Melvin told viewers before telling Kotb he was “grateful” to have her there.
“You know what, Craig?” Kotb said. “We always talk about our show as a family. We are a family, I’m part of the family. I’m happy to be with you because we show up for each other.”
Later in the broadcast, the co-hosts discussed their struggles to “navigate” the crisis affecting their friend and colleague.
“Hoda is joining us this morning as our Today family continues to navigate uncharted territory, balancing the updates and search for Savannah’s mom with all the other stories of the day like we normally do — but we know things are far from normal,” Melvin said.
He then asked viewers for “grace” as they continue to work throughout the mysterious disappearance of their colleague’s mother.
Kotb added, “Paramount through all of this, Savannah and her family are our top priority in addition to that, there is also a job to do.”
Kotb left the Today show in January 2025 after 26 years to spend more time with her daughters.
Nancy Guthrie ransom deadline nears as search enters ninth day
18:00 , Isabel KeaneThe deadline provided on a ransom note from the purported kidnappers of Today host Savannah Guthrie’s mother was 5 p.m. Arizona time on Monday.
The alleged kidnappers demand $6 million before then, and threatened Nancy Guthrie’s life if the deadline is not met.
In a video shared Saturday, Savannah Guthrie said she and her family were willing to pay — but needed proof that her mom was still alive.
“We beg you now to return our mother to us, so that we can celebrate with her,” Guthrie said in the clip.
“Our mom is our heart and our home,” she added. “She’s 84 years old. Her health, her heart, is fragile. She lives in constant pain. She is without any medicine. She needs it to survive, and she needs it not to suffer.”
The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are investigating the case, but have not publicly named any suspects.
The FBI is also offering a reward of up to $50,000 for help with the case.
Missing person billboards for Nancy Guthrie appear in states near Arizona
19:15 , Isabel KeaneDigital billboards featuring Nancy Guthrie and an FBI phone number are popping up in states near Arizona to help in the search for the missing 84-year-old.
The FBI said it will put up billboards in several Texas cities, including Houston, El Paso, San Antonio, and Dallas.
Billboards are also set to go up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and in California cities including San Diego and Los Angeles, ABC 13 reported.
The billboards will feature Nancy Guthrie’s missing person flyer.
Septic tank near Nancy Guthrie's home examined
19:48 , Isabel KeaneAt least two investigators were seen Sunday examining the septic tank near Nancy Guthrie’s home in Tucson, Arizona.
Video obtained by CNN affiliate KNXV shows investigators moving a stick around the tank and using a flashlight to look inside.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said that detectives and agents “continue to conduct follow-up at multiple locations.”
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