Search Intensifies for Abducted Nancy Guthrie Amid Sparse Leads

Search efforts are intensifying for Nancy Guthrie, who was abducted from her Tucson home over a week ago. Investigators conducted searches at multiple residences this past weekend, uncovering new details about a ransom note. The situation has escalated as her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, a news anchor at NBC, released another heartfelt appeal directed at the kidnappers.

Details of the Ransom Note

Sources indicate that the ransom note included specific details about a damaged property and the positioning of an accessory in Nancy’s home, making it seem credible. The request reportedly demanded millions of dollars for her release. Savannah Guthrie, alongside her siblings, expressed a willingness to pay for their mother’s safe return in a video plea, saying, “We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her.”

Investigative Actions Taken

• Investigators searched Nancy Guthrie’s home and another family member’s property.
• Authorities removed Guthrie’s vehicle from the premises.
• No suspects or persons of interest have been publicly identified.

Timeline of Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance

Nancy Guthrie was last seen by her family shortly after 9:45 p.m. on the night of her abduction. This timing coincided with the opening and closing of her garage door. By 1:47 a.m., her doorbell camera disconnected. Security footage later detected movement at 2:12 a.m., but officials have not recovered the relevant footage.

Family Response and Contact Attempts

The family became concerned when Nancy did not attend church, prompting them to check on her at noon on Sunday. They reported her missing and contacted the authorities. As of now, there has been no “proof of life” from the kidnappers, although authorities believe she may still be alive.

New Developments

On Thursday, the FBI’s Phoenix division confirmed that the ransom note contained deadlines for demands. A new letter, received by a local Arizona news outlet, claimed to provide information that would identify the senders of the first note. Meanwhile, Nancy’s children continue to reach out publicly, hoping to establish communication with the abductor.

As the situation develops, the community and law enforcement remain focused on bringing Nancy Guthrie back home safely.