A troubling new development has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, as federal and local authorities continue to search for answers and appeal to the public for help.
On Friday, Mac Colson, a staffer at a local Arizona news station, reported that a sister station in Tucson had received what he described as a “second note” from individuals claiming to have abducted Nancy Guthrie. According to Colson, the note has been turned over to both the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Out of what he said was respect for the Guthrie family and for law enforcement efforts, the station has declined to release any details about the contents of the message.
“The note has been sent to the FBI and the Sheriff’s Department,” Colson wrote on social media, emphasizing that no further information would be shared at this time while the investigation continues.
Federal authorities confirmed they are aware of the new message and are treating it seriously, though cautiously. In a statement, the FBI said investigators are actively examining the information provided to determine whether the message is authentic. Officials stressed that while the note represents a new piece of information, the case remains open and dependent on tips from the public.
The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department reiterated their call for anyone with information related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance to come forward, directing tips to the FBI’s hotline. Authorities also confirmed that a reward of up to $50,000 remains in place for information leading to her recovery and the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Earlier Friday, Fox News reported that some elements of a separate, unverified note sent to TMZ appeared to align with information confirmed through its own reporting. Fox News correspondent Alicia Acuna detailed increased law enforcement activity in the neighborhood where Nancy Guthrie was last known to be. Investigators were seen going door to door, hoping to locate residents with doorbell or security camera footage that could shed light on what happened.
According to Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, technological evidence could play a decisive role in solving the case. Neighbors have reportedly received emails from law enforcement urging them to review any video footage they may have and alert authorities if they find anything relevant.
The FBI has also escalated its response by bringing in a critical response group from Quantico. That team is reportedly analyzing social media activity, phone records, and other digital footprints tied to the case. On the physical evidence front, Fox’s flight team captured video showing two broken floodlights near a back patio door on Nancy Guthrie’s property. Authorities have said a potential ransom note referenced a broken floodlight, and investigators are examining whether the damage is connected.
Law enforcement officials have stated that the ransom note contains two deadlines. One deadline passed at 5 p.m. the previous night, while a second is approaching on Monday. As the first deadline came and went, Savannah Guthrie’s brother released a video making a direct plea to those holding their mother.
The investigation remains active, with authorities urging the public to stay alert, review any potential evidence, and come forward with information that could help bring Nancy Guthrie home safely.
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