Savannah Guthrie’s mother: new message probed as search widens
Police in Arizona say they’re investigating a new message that may be linked to the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie. Authorities say they’re examining the information for accuracy, as the family continues to ask for proof she’s alive and has not had direct contact with kidnappers.
The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department have not detailed what the message contained or who received it, though a presenter at a local CBS affiliate told the BBC that her station received it. Investigators have also reviewed at least one possible ransom note, which included a payment deadline of 17:00 Thursday and a second deadline for Monday, without public details on threats. Authorities also announced an arrest tied to a fake ransom note. President Donald Trump has directed federal authorities to assist and said investigators had uncovered “some clues.” Officials say they’re working on the assumption Nancy Guthrie is still alive, and they urge the public to share tips while discouraging misinformation.
Arizona authorities say they’re investigating a new message that may connect to the suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC News presenter Savannah Guthrie. The FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department say they’re checking the information in the message for accuracy, as the family publicly asks for proof she’s still alive and says they have not had direct contact with kidnappers. Investigators have also reviewed a possible ransom note with a 17:00 Thursday deadline and a second deadline for Monday. Police are offering a $50,000 reward for information and urge the public to avoid spreading misinformation.
Topics Covered
- 📰 The new message authorities are evaluating in the Nancy Guthrie case
- 🏛️ Federal involvement after President Donald Trump orders help for investigators
- 🔎 What officials have said about possible ransom notes and deadlines
- 💰 The $50,000 reward and the call for tips while discouraging misinformation
- 📺 The family’s public plea for proof of life and a way to communicate
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