Authorities are currently examining reports concerning alleged ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of renowned TV presenter Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her residence in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, on January 31.
Concerns have arisen that the 84-year-old may have been abducted. As a result, her home is being treated as an active crime scene by investigators.
During a press briefing on February 2, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department stated: “At this point, investigators believe she was taken from the home against her will, possibly in the middle of the night. Taken against her will includes possible kidnapping or abduction.”
Reports from KOLD-TV indicate there were indications of forced entry into Nancy’s home.
Speculation regarding abduction is further fueled by claims of ransom notes being present.
According to reports, TMZ received one of these notes on February 3, demanding a substantial Bitcoin payment to a specific address for Nancy’s release.
The police have confirmed they are investigating these ransom notes but have yet to determine their authenticity.
“We are aware of reports circulating about possible ransom note(s) regarding the investigation into Nancy Guthrie. We are taking all tips and leads very seriously,” stated the sheriff’s department.
They further elaborated: “Anything that comes in, goes directly to our detectives who are coordinating with the FBI.”
The department shared a QR code, enabling the public to submit information or tips that might assist in locating Nancy.
LATEST: NANCY GUTHRIE https://t.co/bnwTx5VoPM pic.twitter.com/q3pJBoNz2B
— Pima County Sheriff's Department (@PimaSheriff) February 3, 2026
TODAY host Savannah Guthrie has addressed her mother’s disappearance on social media, asking for prayers from the public.
“We believe in prayer. We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope. We believe in goodness. We believe in humanity. above all, we believe in Him,” she wrote on Instagram.
“Thank you for lifting your prayers with ours for our beloved mom, our dearest Nancy, a woman of deep conviction, a good and faithful servant. raise your prayers with us and believe with us that she will be lifted by them in this very moment.”
She ended her message with: “Bring her home.”
Comments of support poured in from individuals like Josh Gad, Amy Schumer, Gwen Stefani, and Jason Kennedy.
Frozen star Josh Gad commented: “You have nothing but prayers in this household. I am so truly sorry that this is happening,” while Gwen Stefani responded with a prayer-hands emoji.