Authorities ‘aware of new message regarding Nancy Guthrie’: Sheriff

The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are currently investigating a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. According to a social media post from the sheriff’s department on Friday, investigators are actively looking into the authenticity of the information provided in the message.

Nancy Guthrie went missing last weekend, and authorities suspect that she was abducted from her home in Arizona. Earlier this week, authorities mentioned that they were reviewing potential ransom notes that were received. The FBI, which announced joint involvement in the case on Thursday, is offering a $50,000 reward for any information that could lead to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery or the apprehension of those responsible for her disappearance.

While the new message is a significant development, the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are urging anyone with tips to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI. The message did not disclose the contents of the new information, but sources have informed ABC News that a note was sent to a local media outlet and is being treated seriously by law enforcement.

Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in the Catalina Foothills area, north of Tucson, on Saturday night. She had dinner with her family and was dropped off at home shortly before 10 p.m. Her family reported her missing the following day when she failed to attend church. Surveillance footage showed that a doorbell camera at her home was disconnected around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, and her pacemaker app indicated disconnection from her phone at 2:30 a.m.

Blood belonging to Nancy Guthrie was found on the porch of her home. Despite ongoing investigations, no suspects or persons of interest have been identified in the case. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos emphasized during a press conference that their primary goal is to bring Nancy Guthrie home safely.

Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have made emotional pleas for their mother’s safe return through video messages posted on social media. In a recent video, Camron Guthrie addressed potential kidnappers directly, urging them to establish communication to facilitate Nancy Guthrie’s safe return.

The family is anxiously awaiting any communication from those responsible for Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. They are hopeful that through cooperation and dialogue, they can ensure her safe return.