SAVANNAH GUTHRIE'S MOTHER ABDUCTED, RANSOM DEMANDED
PUBLISHED Sep 3, 2026, 4:13 PM ET
Law enforcement authorities in Arizona are investigating unverified ransom demands following the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC Today co-host Savannah Guthrie. The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed it is reviewing reports of communications demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin after she went missing from her home near Tucson. Federal agencies have joined local investigators to assess the credibility of the digital ransom notes and determine the circumstances surrounding her abduction. Representatives for Savannah Guthrie and NBC News have not issued public statements regarding the ongoing investigation. Law enforcement continues to pursue active leads across the region to locate the missing woman and ensure her safe return as public and media attention intensifies.
By James Porter | JQJO News
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Pima County Sheriff confirms awareness of ransom note reports. https://www.kvoa.com/news/local/pima-county-sheriff-addresses-ransom-reports/article_2026.html
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