Nancy Guthrie, 84, has now been missing for ten days. She disappeared from her home in Tucson on January 31. Police say there were no signs she planned to leave. Her family believes she would not have gone anywhere alone.
Nancy has serious health concerns. She has limited mobility and relies on daily medication. She also needs help to move around. After she vanished, her pacemaker and monitoring devices were found disconnected. If she is alive, she may need urgent medical care.
The case drew national attention because Nancy is the mother of Savannah Guthrie from Today. A ransom note soon followed. It demanded $6 million in bitcoin for her safe return. Investigators have not confirmed the note is real, but they are treating it seriously. The family asked for proof that Nancy was alive before paying. No proof was given before the deadline passed.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released surveillance footage. It shows a masked and armed person outside Nancy’s home early that morning. Officials say the person appears to have tampered with a security camera.
Investigators are now collecting DNA from outside the house, including blood believed to be Nancy’s. There are still no confirmed suspects. Authorities are offering a $50,000 reward for information that could help bring her home safely.