No suspect or person of interest has been identified in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” host Savannah Guthrie, according to a statement released Wednesday by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department.
“At this point, investigators have not identified a suspect or person of interest in this case,” Sheriff Chris Nanos said in the statement posted on X. “Detectives continue to speak with anyone who may have had contact with Mrs. Guthrie.”
He added that investigators are working closely with the Guthrie family and warned that “the sharing of unverified accusations or false information is irresponsible and does not assist the investigation.”
The sheriff’s statement came as online speculation and social media rumors have intensified around the high-profile case — a trend law enforcement officials have repeatedly cautioned against as the search continues.
Investigators have confirmed that DNA samples recovered from Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home belonged to her, and the FBI has joined the investigation to provide technical and analytical support.
Sheriff’s Office officials have said the home showed signs of forced entry and that the case is being treated as a crime, with investigators believing Nancy Guthrie did not leave voluntarily.
Authorities are also reviewing reported ransom notes tied to her disappearance, though officials have declined to confirm whether any such notes are authentic.
Local media outlets that received emails purporting to be ransom demands turned them over to investigators, who are now working with the FBI to assess their credibility.
At a law enforcement briefing aired live Tuesday on Newsmax, Nanos and FBI officials emphasized the urgency of the search.
Nancy Guthrie, who has limited mobility, was last seen Saturday evening and was reported missing Sunday morning after she failed to attend church. Her daily medication was reportedly left behind at her home, raising serious concerns about her health and safety.
“We have someone’s life who is in jeopardy,” Nanos said. “Job No. 1 is we’ve got to find her.”
The FBI confirmed it is assisting by analyzing cellphone data, video footage, and other digital evidence and urged anyone with information to contact authorities at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Despite hundreds of tips, officials said none have yet led to the identification of a suspect.
Conservatives have pointed to the case as a reminder of the dangers of rush-to-judgment narratives often fueled by social media and sensational coverage.
Law enforcement officials stressed that speculation not only risks harming innocent people but can also derail active investigations.
“This is not a TV show,” one investigator noted privately. “Real lives are at stake.”
Authorities said the next public update is expected Thursday unless significant developments occur sooner, and they continue to urge the public to focus on facts, not rumors, as the search for Nancy Guthrie continues.
Source: Newsmax.com
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he will personally reach out to Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie and offer additional federal assistance following the apparent abduction of her mother in Arizona.
“I think it’s terrible,” Trump said, describing the case as a very unusual situation. He added that he plans to call Guthrie later to discuss the matter directly.
“This is a very unusual situation, but we’re going to find out what happened,” Trump said, as authorities continue investigating the case.
Sheriff says ransom note being investigated in disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s mother
A ransom note was sent to a local Arizona news station following the disappearance of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County sheriff told CBS News.
The note, which the station received Monday and agreed not to report on, contained specific details about the home and what Nancy Guthrie was wearing that night, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said, although he would not confirm the accuracy of that information or the legitimacy of the note.
Investigators have analyzed the note and are taking it seriously, Nanos said.
He said the FBI reviewed the note and made the decision to share it with Savannah Guthrie. Authorities had hoped to keep the information from becoming public, but the note was obtained by TMZ, which reported on it before contacting the sheriff’s office, Nanos said.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department had earlier said on social media it was aware of “reports circulating about possible ransom note(s),” adding, “Anything that comes in, goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI.”
Surveillance video from a home security system has yielded nothing so far, Nanos told CBS News. He said investigators believe the system may have been set to automatically delete footage after a short period of time, and they are now attempting to recover it through forensic means.
Nanos previously told CBS News that investigators believe the 84-year-old was abducted from her home in the middle of the night over the weekend, and he described it as “a crime scene.” Authorities have been searching for her since Sunday.
Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home Saturday night, but no one knew she was missing until she didn’t show up for church the next morning, Nanos said.
The sheriff has repeatedly said Guthrie, who lives alone, could not have wandered away from her home because she has no cognitive issues and very limited mobility.
He also expressed concern that she needs access medication that she must take daily, telling CBS News, “The clock is literally ticking.”
The sheriff has said it’s unclear how many people may have been involved in the apparent abduction.
“It could be one, it could’ve been more, I don’t know,” he said.
A little bit of blood was found inside Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home, a law enforcement source familiar with the case told CBS News, and what appeared to be a small amount of dried blood was seen next to a doormat outside the front door of the home on Tuesday.
