The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother has taken a harrowing turn. From bloodstains on a quiet Tucson porch to a disconnected pacemaker and a mysterious Bitcoin ransom note, investigators are in a race against time. With a $50,000 reward and President Trump pledging full federal support, every second counts. WATCH the full breakdown of the evidence as the “Today” show family makes a desperate plea for proof of life.
Law enforcement officials believe the 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is “still out there” while a $50,000 bounty is offered for information.
SUMMARY
- Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirms Nancy Guthrie’s blood has been located on her porch following her vanishing.
- Police believe the 84-year-old mother of U.S. news anchor Savannah “remains missing” and officials are “striving around the clock” to find her.
- “We have nobody of interest or any suspects that you would consider a principal suspect,” Nanos stated.
- FBI special agent Heith Janke reports one arrest has been made this morning over a ransom note determined to be fraudulent, as two others are being investigated.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos reported that Nancy Guthrie’s blood was discovered on her porch following her disappearance. He stated that law enforcement believes the 84-year-old mother of U.S. news anchor Savannah “is still out there” and authorities are “working incessantly” to locate her. “We have nobody of interest or any suspects that you would consider a primary suspect,” Nanos added.
FBI special agent Heith Janke noted that one arrest was made this morning regarding a ransom note determined to be counterfeit, while two others are being examined. Janke supplemented that Nancy’s family “desires to be contacted” by potential captors and understands that “every moment is critical.” It has been nearly five days since Guthrie vanished from her residence in Tucson, Arizona.
TIMELINE OF THE DISAPPEARANCE
Investigators have disclosed a breakdown of what occurred on the night Nancy Guthrie was last seen:
Saturday, 31 January
- 17:32 (local time) — Guthrie journeys to a family member’s home for dinner.
- 21:48 — A family member returns her to her home, opening the garage door.
- 21:50 — Garage door shuts after Guthrie is dropped off.
Sunday, 1 February
- 1:47 — Guthrie’s doorbell camera is severed and removed.
- 2:12 — A video software identifies a person on camera near the home (but no video is available, police say).
- 2:28 — Guthrie’s Pacemaker, an implanted cardiac device, disconnects from its phone app.
- 11:56 — Family members attempt to check on Nancy.
- 12:03 — A communication is made to 911 by family members.
- 12:15 — Police reach the home, discovering blood on the front porch, and the search begins.
THE EVIDENCE UNDER REVIEW
Authorities and the FBI are scrutinizing every lead in what they believe is a kidnapping:
- Evening Uber ride — Guthrie had taken an Uber vehicle to her family’s house earlier on Saturday. Police have interviewed the driver.
- Blood Evidence — DNA analysis has verified the blood on the porch belongs to Nancy Guthrie, but officials are awaiting results of additional testing.
- Ransom Notes — A note dispatched to media outlets on Tuesday contained two deadlines, one for 17:00 today and another for Monday. It referenced an Apple watch, a floodlight, a monetary value, and Bitcoin.
- Medication — Guthrie requires daily medication; without it, the situation could be fatal. Police are checking prescription logs at local pharmacies and visiting hospitals in person.
WHITE HOUSE AND FEDERAL RESPONSE
At the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt states that she and President Donald Trump monitored Sheriff Nanos’ media conference. Leavitt described the search as a “harrowing situation.” She added that Trump “conversed directly” with Savannah Guthrie yesterday and proffered federal government support. “Any appeals that are made by state and local officials in the search of Ms. Guthrie will absolutely be granted,” Leavitt continued, mentioning she has spoken with FBI Director Kash Patel about this today.
CURRENT INVESTIGATIVE STATUS
The FBI has announced a bounty of up to $50,000 for information leading to an arrest. Special agent Janke said the family is seeking “proof of life,” but warned that investigators must be wary of videos because artificial intelligence can make anything look authentic.
Sheriff Nanos emphasized that the Guthrie family has been extremely cooperative, and law enforcement is currently looking at everyone, including a gardener. While he admitted fear that Guthrie might not be found alive, he stated they are operating under the premise that she is alive until proven otherwise. There is currently no sign that Guthrie is being held outside the U.S.
