Nancy Guthrie Investigation Update: Police Examine Possible New Ransom Note in Abduction of Savannah Guthrie's Mother
The Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI are investigating a possible new ransom note in the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her Tucson home on February 1. The department said they were recently made aware of a new possible ransom note related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, are examining a potential new ransom note that recently surfaced online. Guthrie was forcibly abducted from her home near Tucson on February 1, sparking a months-long national investigation led by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI. While previous communications included two notes - one demanding a USD 4 million ransom and a second claiming she had died - law enforcement is now looking into whether this latest development holds any credibility.
Task Force Evaluating New Lead
The Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI Guthrie Task Force issued a statement addressing the development. "The PCSD/FBI Guthrie Task Force was recently made aware of a new possible ransom note related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation," the department stated. Are Human Remains Found in Tucson Desert Linked to Nancy Guthrie? Know What Police Said.
Investigators Are Looking Further Into the Information To Determine the Credibility of Ransom Note
Statement regarding the Guthrie Investigation - pic.twitter.com/GGUnbaCJ35
— Pima County Sheriff's Department (@PimaSheriff) September 29, 2026
"Investigators are also aware of social media comments regarding the note and are looking further into the information to determine its credibility," the police department added. Police have not disclosed the specific contents of the note, and officials maintain a level of scepticism regarding its authenticity.
Background on Prior Communication
The emergence of a potential third note follows the public release of two previous ransom letters in July. Investigators previously verified the first note due to specific, accurate details it contained about Guthrie's home, including a broken backyard floodlight and a white smartwatch left on a bedroom floor. A second note arrived days later, written in a similar tone, in which the sender claimed Guthrie had died and expressed remorse. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos previously shared the texts publicly in hopes that someone would recognise the author's distinctive style or wording. Nancy Guthrie Case Update: Savannah Guthrie To Host New ‘Wordle’ Game Show As Her Mother Continues To Remain Missing.
Ongoing Search and Investigation
Authorities continue to analyse surveillance footage of a masked individual who appeared to tamper with a porch camera on the night of the abduction. The family has maintained a reward of up to USD 1 million for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s safe recovery. Investigators urge anyone with tips regarding suspicious behaviour, sudden departures from the Tucson area, or unusual interest in the case to contact local law enforcement.
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