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Savannah Guthrie has released a new video pleading with the public for help, as search for her mother Nancy Guthrie enters its ninth day. The Today show host said she wanted to share "a few thoughts as we enter into another week of this nightmare," before thanking everyone for their support and prayers." "We believe our mom is still out there," Savannah said in the clip, shared on her Instagram. "We need your help. Law enforcement is working tirelessly around the clock trying to bring her home, trying to find her. She was taken, and we don't know where.... So I'm coming on just to ask you, not just for your prayers, but no matter where you are, even if you're far from Tucson, if you see anything, you hear anything, if there's anything at all that seems strange to you, that you report to law enforcement. We are at an hour of desperation and we need your help."
Savannah's plea comes as the final ransom deadline from 84-year-old Nancy's alleged kidnappers is fast approaching. A ransom note warned that missing Monday's 7 p.m. ET deadline would be "far more consequential" than the previous deadline that passed last week.
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What to Know:
- Nancy was last seen at her home near Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday, January 31. Law enforcement found blood and signs of forced entry at the property.
- Several ransom demands were issued following her disappearance, including one that gives a final deadline of Monday.
- Savannah Guthrie and her siblings issued a direct plea to possible captors on Saturday, telling them they were ready to pay.
- No suspects have been named in the disappearance.
- The FBI announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery.
- A front door camera is missing; another device recorded motion around 2 a.m. Sunday, February 1. Nancy's pacemaker last pinged her phone at the same time.
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Feb 09, 2026 at 05:02 PM EST
Trump ‘closely following’ Nancy Guthrie case, says White House
President Donald Trump has been "closely following" the investigation into the alleged abduction of Nancy Guthrie and "receiving frequent updates," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
The president said last week that he was directing federal law enforcement to assist with the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother.
He also spoke directly with Savannah to offer his support.
"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.
"We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely. The prayers of our Nation are with her and her family. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT NANCY!"
Feb 09, 2026 at 04:47 PM EST
Timeline: Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie
Saturday, January 31
- Nancy Guthrie is last seen after being dropped off at her Tucson home by her daughter, Annie, and Annie’s husband.
- This is the last confirmed contact with Nancy.
Sunday, February 1
- Nancy Guthrie is reported missing to authorities.
- Local law enforcement initiates a missing-person investigation.
Monday, February 2 – Thursday, February 5
- The investigation expands, with the FBI joining the Pima County Sheriff’s Office.
- Authorities begin reviewing traffic cameras, street cameras, and surveillance footage from nearby businesses.
- A ransom note is sent to several media outlets, including TMZ, referencing a deadline and suggesting a possible abduction.
Friday, February 6
- Another ransom note is sent to a local Tucson TV station.
- Officials confirm the note does not contain proof of life.
- Law enforcement state they have not verified whether the second note is connected to the first or to Nancy’s disappearance.
Saturday, February 7
- Nancy’s children, including Savannah Guthrie, release a public video plea addressed to possible captors, offering payment and asking for her return so the family can “celebrate with her.”
- Officials say the video was made in response to the February 6 note.
- Investigators tow Nancy's car from her garage for forensic examination.
Sunday, February 8
- The FBI and sheriff’s deputies conduct an extensive search of Nancy’s property, including examining what appears to be a septic tank in her backyard.
- A consent search is carried out at the home of her daughter, Annie, described by authorities as routine and precautionary.
- A prayer service is held at the church where Nancy worships, with public prayers for her safe return.
Monday, February 9
- Authorities confirm there are no suspects and no persons of interest.
- Investigators continue reviewing surveillance footage, focusing on a vehicle seen around 2:30 a.m. in the area.
- Officials acknowledge the investigation is difficult due to limited physical evidence and the sophisticated methods used to obscure the origin of the notes.
Feb 09, 2026 at 04:30 PM EST
Ed Smart urges hope in Guthrie case
Ed Smart, father of kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, spoke to CNN about the anguish of uncertainty in abduction cases, drawing parallels to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
“Not knowing is one of the worst things out there,” Smart said, recalling the nine months his daughter was held captive in 2002. He noted that the same questions he once faced — how Elizabeth was surviving and what she was enduring — now apply to Guthrie’s family.
Smart emphasized the need to remain optimistic as the search continues. “Remaining positive, remaining hopeful, and faith that she’ll be recovered,” he said, urging Guthrie’s loved ones to hold on to hope.
Feb 09, 2026 at 04:14 PM EST
Who is Savannah Guthrie’s sister, Annie? police seen leaving home
Law enforcement officials were seen at Annie Guthrie’s home on Saturday as her mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing, according to reports by NewsNation and PEOPLE.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department told Newsweek that “detectives and agents continue to conduct follow-up at multiple locations," adding that "details of that follow-up are not being released at this time.”
Law enforcement officials, including at least one deputy with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, searched Annie’s home from about 8 to 10:30 p.m. local time, PEOPLE reported. An official was seen exiting the home carrying a white suitcase and brown bag, while another was seen wearing blue gloves, the outlet reported. “All that white case is — is evidence processing tools. The brown bag is for evidence,” Tracy Walder, a former CIA and FBI special agent, told the outlet.
Unmarked cars were seen at Annie’s home, which is located several miles from Nancy’s residence, for several hours, NewsNation reported. Deputies were seen coming out of the home with blue gloves and brown bags after nearly three hours, the outlet reported.
Annie is a writer and jeweler, according to the Arizona Commission on the Arts website. She is married to Tommaso Cioni.
She is a recipient of a 2016 Artist Research & Development Grant from the commission, which it said is “designed to support the advancement of artistic research, aid in the development of artistic work and recognize the contributions individual artists make to Arizona’s communities.”
According to the commission, Guthrie has multiple published works and teaches creative writing courses at the University of Arizona Poetry Center.
Read in full: Who Is Savannah Guthrie’s Sister, Annie? Police Seen Leaving Home
Feb 09, 2026 at 04:03 PM EST
Savannah Guthrie pleads with the public for help, as search for Nancy enters its ninth day
Savannah Guthrie has released a new video pleading with the public for help, as search for her mother Nancy Guthrie enters its ninth day.
The Today show host said she wanted to share "a few thoughts as we enter into another week of this nightmare," before thanking everyone for their support and prayers."
"We believe our mom is still out there," Savannah said in the clip, shared on her Instagram. "We need your help.
"Law enforcement is working tirelessly around the clock trying to bring her home, trying to find her. She was taken, and we don't know where.... So I'm coming on just to ask you, not just for your prayers, but no matter where you are, even if you're far from Tucson, if you see anything, you hear anything, if there's anything at all that seems strange to you, that you report to law enforcement.
"We are at an hour of desperation and we need your help."
Savannah and her family have released several videos since the disappearance of their mother on February 1, with some appealing to her alleged kidnappers directly.
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Feb 09, 2026 at 03:30 PM EST
WATCH: White House says federal government will assist in Nancy Guthrie case
Feb 09, 2026 at 03:16 PM EST
Hoda Kotb stands in for Savannah Guthrie again on Today show
Hoda Kotb returned to the “Today” show on Monday as Savannah Guthrie remains with her family in the wake of her mother Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
“Hoda is joining us as Savannah remains with her family in Arizona,” Craig Melvin said, before telling Kotb how “grateful” he was to have her join them.
Kotb left NBC in January 2025 after more than 25 years. She first returned to the network last week when news of Nancy's suspected kidnapping first emerged.
Feb 09, 2026 at 02:59 PM EST
Camera that overlooks Nancy Guthrie’s driveway is removed
A camera that overlooked Nancy Guthrie's driveway has been removed, according to a Fox News reporter who shared a before and after photo of the surveillance camera located on the corner of another building.
"I’m not sure when this camera overlooking Nancy Guthrie’s driveway was removed, but it’s not there right now," Michael Ruiz shared on X.
The camera was previously attached to a solar panel. It's not clear why police didn't immediately remove the camera when investigating the 84-year-old's disappearance last week.
Feb 09, 2026 at 02:47 PM EST
Bitcoin ransom has not yet been paid
The Bitcoin account allegedly set up to receive the $6 million ransom for Nancy Guthrie before today's 5 p.m. (7 p.m. ET) deadline, remains empty, TMZ reports.
TMZ reports that the publicly viewable account's balance remains at $0. There are no recorded transactions on the account.
A ransom note warned that missing Monday's 7 p.m. ET deadline would be "far more consequential" than the previous deadline that passed last week.
Feb 09, 2026 at 02:30 PM EST
FBI probes ransom letters in Guthrie case
The FBI confirmed it is investigating the ransom letters sent to both local and national media outlets as part of the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84‑year‑old mother of Today co‑anchor Savannah Guthrie.
FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Heith Janke said last Thursday that the bureau is treating the communications seriously, noting they included references to a monetary demand, deadlines, and specific details such as an Apple Watch and a floodlight.
“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 a second demand was for next Monday,” Janke told reporters. He declined to elaborate further on the investigation.
Authorities continue to stress that Guthrie was taken from her Tucson‑area home against her will on Jan. 31 and remain focused on gathering credible leads.
Feb 09, 2026 at 02:14 PM EST
‘Today’ show rallies around Savannah Guthrie amid family crisis
NBC once promoted the Today show team as “America’s first family,” and this week has underscored the depth of those bonds. As authorities continue searching for Savannah Guthrie’s 84‑year‑old mother, Nancy, Guthrie’s colleagues have offered unwavering support both on‑air and off.
Craig Melvin and other co‑hosts have remained in close contact with Guthrie, while Jenna Bush Hager reminded viewers that Nancy has long been part of the Today family. “For all of us who have gotten to know her and love her, it is personal,” she said. Carson Daly added that he prayed harder than ever after Guthrie’s plea for help.
The show’s coverage has reflected its genuine camaraderie, strengthened by years of shared milestones and heartbreak. Guthrie, who joined Today in 2012, has helped foster strong behind‑the‑scenes connections, including supporting Sheinelle Jones during her husband’s cancer battle.
The program’s history shows how chemistry has defined its success. After the turmoil of Ann Curry’s departure in 2012, Guthrie became central to rebuilding the show’s “family” image, helping NBC regain its ratings lead.
Now one of NBC’s most prominent anchors, Guthrie has stepped away from Olympic coverage to focus on her family. Security has been heightened at Today as the investigation continues, though officials say there is no evidence Nancy Guthrie was targeted because of her daughter’s public profile.
Feb 09, 2026 at 02:02 PM EST
Nancy Guthrie suspects not interested in money: Ex-FBI agent
Jennifer Coffindaffer, a former FBI agent, says the individual or individuals behind the alleged ransom notes that were released after Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance do not want money.
“A kidnapper who legitimately wants to get paid does two things,” Coffindaffer told Newsweek. “One, after they commit the kidnapping, they immediately make contact with the family, not with the media, because they want to get them at their lowest point. They want to get them when they’re emotional and will pay. They want to get them before they go to law enforcement.”
She added the alleged kidnapper also wants to provide “an easy way to pay, as well as a reasonable amount to pay.”
“Even if you’re worth $40 million, it’s unlikely somebody with $40 million has $6 million just sitting around in a savings account,” Coffindaffer said.
Read in full: Nancy Guthrie Suspects Not Interested in Money: Ex-FBI Agent
Feb 09, 2026 at 01:43 PM EST
WATCH: Savannah Guthrie addresses ransom note with her siblings
Feb 09, 2026 at 01:30 PM EST
Catalina Hills community reflects Guthrie family’s deep roots
Nestled along the Santa Catalina Mountains, the Catalina Hills neighborhood, where Nancy Guthrie lives, is better known for its desert beauty than crime investigations. Residents describe the area as quiet and spread out, with homes tucked behind mesquite and cactus.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, has long called the community “laid back and gentle.” Her daughter, Today co‑anchor Savannah Guthrie, has often spoken about her ties to the desert, once joking that she watched javelinas eat her plants.
The Guthrie family relocated to Arizona from Australia, where Savannah was born while her father, Charles, worked as a mining engineer. His sudden death in 1988 left Nancy to raise three children alone. Savannah, the youngest, remained in Tucson to attend the University of Arizona, while her sister Annie stayed nearby.
Savannah has frequently honored her roots on Today, calling herself a “daughter of the desert.” In a segment last fall, she described returning home as a spiritual experience: “My whole soul is home, my spirit is home, I feel my father in the wind.”
Feb 09, 2026 at 01:10 PM EST
Savannah Guthrie’s political leaning amid search for mother Nancy
As the search for Nancy Guthrie continues, conservative activist Laura Loomer accused Today show host Savannah Guthrie of being “nasty” toward President Donald Trump, even as he directed federal law enforcement to assist her family. Loomer praised Trump’s “huge heart” for offering support despite what she described as Guthrie’s hostility.
Trump’s own remarks contrasted sharply with Loomer’s characterization. He called the situation “terrible” and said he had “always got along very good with Savannah,” later confirming he spoke with her directly and pledged federal resources to aid the investigation.
Savannah Guthrie, 54, has not publicly identified with either political party and is generally regarded as maintaining a centrist, professional profile. She has interviewed multiple presidents from both parties, moderated debates, and earned an Emmy for her 2020 town hall with Trump, where she pressed him on conspiracy theories. Guthrie has emphasized her commitment to fairness, accuracy, and precision in journalism, describing those principles as her “north star.”
While her husband, Michael Feldman, is a Democratic political adviser, Guthrie’s own political leanings remain undisclosed. She has covered both Republican and Democratic conventions and is widely recognized for her tough but balanced interviewing style.
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:56 PM EST
Nancy Guthrie disappearance may not be kidnapping: Ex-FBI official
The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, may not be a kidnapping, according to a former FBI official.
Chris Swecker, a former FBI assistant director, said on Fox News on Sunday: “The question really is, and I’m very skeptical of this, is this really a kidnapping? Does somebody have her and is she really alive? We don’t have the answers to that question right now.”
Swecker said authorities were continuing searches because they are “giving some leeway for some possibility that this is not a kidnapping.”
Investigators are continuing to search for Guthrie more than a week after she was reported missing in Arizona.
Multiple press outlets have received alleged ransom letters over the past week, including at least one that demanded money and established Thursday evening and Monday evening as deadlines.
Read in full: Nancy Guthrie Disappearance May Not Be Kidnapping: Ex-FBI Official
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:40 PM EST
Notre Dame confirms Guthrie alumna status, offers prayers
The University of Notre Dame has confirmed that Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, graduated from the institution in 1959.
In a statement to NBC News, the university expressed support for the Guthrie family. “Please know that Nancy and her family are being held in our prayers,” the statement read. Officials added that the school is responding “in a way that is respectful, restrained, and mindful of the circumstances.”
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:26 PM EST
Police to maintain presence at Nancy Guthrie’s home, at request of her family
Pima County Sheriff's Department said in a post on X on /Sunday, that it will be posting officers at Nancy Guthrie's home, at the request of her family.
"PCSD will maintain a presence at Nancy Guthrie’s residence for security," the department said in the statement.
"Media & the public are reminded to follow all traffic & private property laws. No trespassing is allowed on the Guthrie property. Violations are subject to enforcement."
Feb 09, 2026 at 12:12 PM EST
Savannah’s husband Michael Feldman speaks out amid search for Nancy Guthrie
Michael Feldman, husband of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, addressed the ongoing search for his mother‑in‑law, Nancy Guthrie, in comments to Page Six last week.
Feldman, a communications consultant and former Democratic political adviser, said that while he has tried to be “responsive,” he has felt “mostly unhelpful” during the crisis. He added that he was grateful for the media’s “thoughtfulness” in covering the disappearance.
Feldman and Guthrie married in 2014 and share two children. Guthrie was previously married to BBC producer Mark Orchard from 2005 to 2009.
Feb 09, 2026 at 11:56 AM EST
WATCH: Ex-FBI agent says Nancy Guthrie case is unusual
Feb 09, 2026 at 11:42 AM EST
Hoda Kotb returns to ‘Today’ with emotional message for Guthrie
Hoda Kotb rejoined her Today show colleagues on air Friday, Feb. 6, offering heartfelt support amid the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Kotb, who stepped away from the program a year ago, said her “heart is breaking” over the disappearance and described the situation as disorienting. “I’ve been wandering around, going ‘Where do you go?’” she reflected, before anchor Sheinelle Jones reassured her, “Because we’re your family. We’re here.”
Kotb added that she often pictures Savannah sitting alongside her on the set, underscoring the deep bond between the longtime cohosts.
Feb 09, 2026 at 11:33 AM EST
Investigation takes detectives to Tucson Circle K store
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has taken detectives to a Tucson Circle K store after “receiving a tip regarding a vehicle of interest, and our team has provided them access to the store’s surveillance video," NBC News reports.
Circle K has confirmed they are assisting law enforcement after an official visited their store and requested surveillance footage in connection with a search for a vehicle of interest.
Feb 09, 2026 at 11:14 AM EST
Trump directs federal law enforcement assist with case
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social last week that he was directing federal law enforcement to assist with the search for Nancy Guthrie.
The president also spoke directly with Savannah Guthrie to offer his support.
"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. We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely. The prayers of our Nation are with her and her family. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT NANCY!"
Feb 09, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST
Ransom note demands $6 million in bitcoin by 5 p.m. Monday, according to a local media report
Local TV station KGUN 9 reported on Sunday that a ransom note sent by the alleged kidnappers demanded $6 million in bitcoin by 5 p.m. on Monday. The station appears to have since removed the footage of its report.
Savannah Guthrie told the potential kidnappers in a video released on Saturday that the family was prepared to pay for their mother's safe return.
"We received your message, and we understand," Savannah Guthrie said while sitting beside her older siblings. She added that their mother's return "is very valuable to us, and we will pay."
An FBI spokesperson said she was referring to a message that was sent to the Tucson-based television station KOLD on Friday, the Associated Press reported.
Feb 09, 2026 at 10:43 AM EST
Police search septic tank as deadline approaches
Police investigating the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, searched a septic tank behind her Tucson home on Sunday as a reported ransom deadline approaches.
The New York Post, citing drone footage, reported that three detectives were seen sticking a long pole down the maintenance hole behind Nancy Guthrie's home, though details about what they were searching for remain unclear.
Detectives and agents continue to perform follow-up work at multiple locations as part of the investigation, according to a Pima County Sheriff's Department email to the Associated Press. The agency said in the email that it would not yet provide details about that work.
"Investigators have not identified any suspects, persons of interest, or vehicles connected to this case," the email said.
News outlets have received alleged ransom letters during the past week, including a message that demanded payment in bitcoin and established Thursday evening and Monday evening as deadlines.
Read in full: Police search septic tank as deadline approaches
Feb 09, 2026 at 10:28 AM EST
What has Savannah Guthrie said?
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have been pleading with the alleged kidnappers to open a direct line of communication, saying they were willing to talk and negotiate their mother’s return.
On Saturday evening, they published a video on Instagram saying they were willing to meet the alleged kidnappers’ demand and pay for their mother to be returned to them. The message was in response to a ransom note which is being studied by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department for authenticity.
“We received your message and we understand. We beg you now to return our mother to us so we can celebrate with her…this is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us, and we will pay,” the TV host said while sitting between her brother and sister.
Savannah Guthrie said she is leaning on her faith to cope with her mother’s disappearance.
“You are God’s precious daughter, Nancy,” Guthrie said in a video message shared on social media on Wednesday. “We believe and know that even in this valley, He is with you… We speak to you every moment and we pray without ceasing and we rejoice in advance for the day that we hold you in our arms again.”
The NBC anchor has asked for prayers for her mother. “We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope,” she wrote on social media earlier this week. “We believe in goodness. We believe in humanity. Above all, we believe in Him.”
Feb 09, 2026 at 10:14 AM EST
Expert says person behind Nancy Guthrie’s ransom note knows area well
The person behind the ransom note in the Nancy Guthrie case knows the local area well, according to Art Del Cueto, a border security expert.
Speaking on Fox News, he said that there are details in the note indicating that the person is familiar with the area, the terrain, and that there are "detailed things" in the note which would raise your suspicions.
Del Cueto said on Fox News that he had seen the note and "there’s certain things in that note that when you do see it, you understand that they are very familiar with the area, they’re familiar with the terrain, there’s some detailed things in the note that would raise your suspicion."
Guthrie’s home is located near hilly desert terrain, and this detail has already prompted speculation.
Del Cueto added: "That’s why I believe they’re being somewhat quiet with it. They wanna see how much of this evidence can pan out and potentially arrest somebody and find the individual that caused this, and at the same time, find Nancy Guthrie, which seems to be and should be, the number one priority."
Read in full: Nancy Guthrie: Expert Says Person Behind Ransom Note Knows Area Well
Feb 09, 2026 at 09:58 AM EST
Who is Savannah Guthrie’s brother-in-law, Tommaso Cioni?
Tommaso Cioni is married to Savannah Guthrie's older sister, Annie Guthrie.
Cioni and Annie live together in Tucson near to Nancy Guthrie. Cioni who was reportedly one of the last known family members to see Nancy alive on the evening of January 31 after he dropped her at her Catalina Foothills home following a family dinner and left once she was inside. Investigators say surveillance footage shows that later that night, cameras were disabled and Nancy’s pacemaker stopped transmitting, events now tied to her disappearance
A LinkedIn page for an individual named Tommaso Cioni lists work experience as a teacher at BASIS Schools. Newsweek reached out to charter school network BASIS Ed Arizona for comment.
Zach Lind, drummer for the band Jimmy Eat World, whose wife is Nancy’s niece, said on X, “Annie and Tommy are amazing people, dedicated parents who also love and care for Nancy on a daily basis.”
Feb 09, 2026 at 09:45 AM EST
WATCH: Investigation into missing mom of Savannah Guthrie continues
Feb 09, 2026 at 09:31 AM EST
Who is Annie Guthrie?
Annie Guthrie is the older sister of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and the daughter of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie who was reported missing on February 1.
She is known as a writer, poet, jeweler, and educator based in Tucson. She has worked in literary publishing and arts education and has been active in local creative communities.
Annie Guthrie lives in Tucson with her husband, Tommaso Cioni, who was reportedly one of the last known family members to see Nancy alive on the evening of January 31. According to authorities, Cioni dropped Nancy at her Catalina Foothills home after a family dinner and left once she was inside. Investigators say surveillance footage shows that later that night, cameras were disabled and Nancy’s pacemaker stopped transmitting, events now tied to her disappearance.
Feb 09, 2026 at 09:19 AM EST
Police seen leaving Annie Guthrie’s home carrying brown bags during Saturday night search
Police were seen leaving the home of Annie Guthrie, the older sister of Savannah, wearing gloves and carrying brown bags during a Saturday night search of her home.
NewsNation reports that multiple photo flashes could be seen through the shades as unmarked police vehicles were parked outside the home.
After nearly three hours, law enforcement officials walked out of the home, which Annie shared with her husband Tommaso Cioni, carrying the brown bags.
Police also returned to search the home of Nancy Guthrie.
Feb 09, 2026 at 09:09 AM EST
What are the latest clues?
In the latest update from investigators, Pima County officers said they were looking for a vehicle or vehicles of interest that may be connected to the woman’s disappearance.
On Friday, a spokesperson for the convenience store chain Circle K told NBC News that officers visited one of their stores after “receiving a tip regarding a vehicle of interest, and our team has provided them access to the store's surveillance video.”
Feb 09, 2026 at 09:00 AM EST
Who are the suspects?
Investigators have not yet publicly named any suspect or suspects in the case.
The FBI announced on Friday a reward of up to $50,000 for anyone with information leading to Nancy Guthrie's recovery or the arrest of anyone involved in her disappearance.
Feb 09, 2026 at 08:52 AM EST
What did Nancy Guthrie ‘ransom notes’ say?
Several ransom notes relating to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance have reportedly been sent to news media since she went missing. Their contents have not been publicly shared.
Heith Janke, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Phoenix division, said that one of the ransom notes received “had facts associated with a deadline with a monetary value they were asking for.”
One deadline was 5 p.m. on Thursday, while a second deadline is set for Monday at 5 p.m., according to the agent. The notes did not offer a line of communication with the alleged kidnappers.
Pressed on the matter during a news conference on Thursday, Janke said one note referred to “an Apple Watch, one talked about a floodlight,” but did not add further details.
While one of the two notes sent to local TV station KOLD said that Nancy Guthrie was “fine,” neither offered proof of living. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings said that their mother’s health is fragile, as she suffers from health problems requiring medication that, if missed, could be fatal.
On Sunday, local TV station KGUN 9 reported that a ransom note sent by the alleged kidnappers asked the Guthries to pay $6 million in Bitcoin by Monday. If the money is not delivered by Monday at 5 p.m., Nancy Guthrie’s life is in peril, the note reportedly said.
Feb 09, 2026 at 08:45 AM EST
Who Is Nancy Guthrie?
Born in 1942, Nancy Guthrie is a mother of three—including Savannah, her older brother, Camron, and older sister, Annie—and a grandmother. Her husband, Charles, died in 1988, and she has been living alone in the Catalina Foothills community, north of Tucson.
On January 31, she attended a dinner at one of her daughters’ homes before being accompanied back home by a family member at around 9:48 p.m. At 1:47 a.m., her doorbell camera disconnected.
The day after, a Sunday, Nancy Guthrie did not show up in church as she normally did, alarming her family and parishioners. At 12:03 p.m. on February 1, her family called 911 after going to her home and discovered the woman missing.
The investigation into her disappearance is being led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and Sheriff Chris Nanos, who said officers believe that the 84-year-old woman was removed by force from her home.
Feb 09, 2026 at 08:44 AM EST
WATCH: Savannah Guthrie pleads with her mother’s alleged kidnappers
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