FBI Offers $50K Reward in Search for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's Mother
FBI Offers $50K Reward in Search for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie's Mother
Authorities press on in the Tucson abduction case of Nancy Guthrie, as the FBI issues a $50,000 reward amid a suspected ransom note and urgent health concerns.
84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie, remains missing from her home in the Catalina Foothills area near Tucson. The investigation has widened, and federal authorities have stepped in with a $50,000 reward for information that leads to her whereabouts. Investigators are examining a ransom note and health concerns as central elements of the case.
Officials say Guthrie was last seen Saturday evening when family members dropped her off around 9:30 p.m. Local time. A doorbell camera at her home was disconnected at 1:47 a.m. on Sunday, and there is no usable footage because the home does not have a subscription. At 2:12 a.m. authorities detected movement on a nearby device, but no video exists, and the explanation remains unclear.
Authorities have found blood on Guthrie's porch and confirmed it is hers. They caution that she may be in dire health without her medication. She is described as not in good physical health, though there are no reported cognitive issues.
Investigators are treating the ransom note as credible, with messages demanding payments in bitcoin and deadlines mentioned for action. The family has released videos pleading for direct contact to confirm her well-being. Volunteers and federal officers, including Border Patrol, have joined the search.
The case has drawn national attention due to Guthrie's prominence on television, and authorities say any tip could prove crucial. The public is urged to contact law enforcement with information.
